Dark Red

The color #261812 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 38, 24, 18 and HSL values of 18°, 36%, 11%.

Color Values for #261812

Below are the different color format representations for #261812. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#261812
RGB:
rgb(38,24,18) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(18,36%,11%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 37%, 53%, 85%) Copied!

Color Composition of #261812

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #261812. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.9%
Green: 9.4%
Blue: 7.1%

Contrast Analysis for #261812

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #261812

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #261812

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #261812

The complementary color for #261812 is #122026. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #261812

The analogous colors for #261812 are #261216 and #262212. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #261812

The triadic colors for #261812 are #122618 and #181226. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #261812

These are the darker variations of #261812. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E130E and #170E0B. This progression shows how #261812 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #261812

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #514641 and #7D7471. This progression shows how #261812. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #261812

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #261812. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #261812

Companies and brands that incorporate #261812 in their visual identity.

#261812 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #261812. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #261812 is a dark red with RGB values of 38, 24, 18 and HSL values of 18°, 36%, 11%.

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