#261F0F

#261F0F

Color Values

HEX

#261F0F

RGB

38, 31, 15

HSL

41.7, 43.4%, 10.4%

HSV

41.7, 60.5%, 14.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.4%, 60.5%, 85.1%

OKLCH

0.2428 0.0294 86.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #261F0F;
color: #261F0F;
border-color: #261F0F;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 900 #1C1917

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

16.34:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #261F0F?

RGB(38, 31, 15) · HSL(41.7, 43.4%, 10.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 18.4%, 60.5%, 85.1%)

Does #261F0F meet WCAG contrast on white?

16.34:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #261F0F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #261F0F background; contrast on black is 1.29:1.