Information about #261722 color

#261722 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #261722 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(38, 23, 34) — 14.9% red, 9% green, 13.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 6 / 2 / 85. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#261722 presents itself as a gently muted pink-red rose — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Hollow Plum (#2A1624). Nearby in the Register you will also find Loyal (#28191D) and Double Barbecue (#282020).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(38, 23, 34)), which gives #261722 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 17.1:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#261722 color variations

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

#261722 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 #261722

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

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#261722
  • RGB38, 23, 34
  • CMYK0, 6, 2, 85
  • CSSrgb(38, 23, 34)
  • HSL316°, 25%, 12%
  • HSL Precise316°, 24.59%, 11.961%
  • HSV316°, 39%, 15%
  • HSB316°, 39%, 15%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.090, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.090, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.090, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID261722
  • DECIMAL ID2496290
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01