Information about #261015 color

#261015 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #261015 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(38, 16, 21) (14.9% red, 6.3% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 7 / 85 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #261015 reads as a confidently colored red and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Brown-Mallee (#211216). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aida (#271615) and Very Dark Rose (#1D1117).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(38, 16, 21)), which gives #261015 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 18.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:85) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #261015 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#261015 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#261015 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #261015

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Very Brown color link
Very Brown

#1D1711

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Licorice color link
Licorice

#1A1110

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#261015
  • RGB38, 16, 21
  • CMYK0, 9, 7, 85
  • CSSrgb(38, 16, 21)
  • HSL346°, 41%, 11%
  • HSL Precise346.364°, 40.741%, 10.588%
  • HSV346°, 58%, 15%
  • HSB346°, 58%, 15%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.063, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.063, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.063, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID261015
  • DECIMAL ID2494485
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01