Information about #26211B color

#26211B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #26211B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(38, 33, 27) (14.9% red, 12.9% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 4 / 85 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#26211B is a gently muted orange that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Top Gear (#24221A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Double Diesel (#28201D) and Cosmonaut (#26211F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(38, 33, 27)), which gives #26211B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:85), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#26211B color variations

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#26211B 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 #26211B

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

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

#26211B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#26211B
  • RGB38, 33, 27
  • CMYK0, 2, 4, 85
  • CSSrgb(38, 33, 27)
  • HSL33°, 17%, 13%
  • HSL Precise32.727°, 16.923%, 12.745%
  • HSV33°, 29%, 15%
  • HSB33°, 29%, 15%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.129, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.129, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.129, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID26211B
  • DECIMAL ID2498843
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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