Information about #262A1D color

#262A1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #262A1D belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(38, 42, 29) (14.9% red, 16.5% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 5 / 84 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned yellow-green, #262A1D leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Maire (#2A2922). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ivory Black (#292421) and Black Chestnut Oak (#252321).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(38, 42, 29)), which gives #262A1D its character. If you plan to put text on a #262A1D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #262A1D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#262A1D color variations

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

#262A1D 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 #262A1D

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#262A1D
  • RGB38, 42, 29
  • CMYK2, 0, 5, 84
  • CSSrgb(38, 42, 29)
  • HSL78°, 18%, 14%
  • HSL Precise78.462°, 18.31%, 13.922%
  • HSV78°, 31%, 16%
  • HSB78°, 31%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.165, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.165, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.165, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID262A1D
  • DECIMAL ID2501149
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01