Information about #26421B color

#26421B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #26421B is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(38, 66, 27) (14.9% red, 25.9% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 11 / 0 / 15 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#26421B is a confidently colored zesty chartreuse 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 almost identical to Dark Forest Green (#254117). Nearby in the Register you will also find Myrtle (#21421E) and Kereru (#283E23).

The recipe behind #26421B is rgb(38, 66, 27), with green as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 11.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #26421B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#26421B color variations

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

#26421B 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 #26421B

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#26421B
  • RGB38, 66, 27
  • CMYK11, 0, 15, 74
  • CSSrgb(38, 66, 27)
  • HSL103°, 42%, 18%
  • HSL Precise103.077°, 41.935%, 18.235%
  • HSV103°, 59%, 26%
  • HSB103°, 59%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.259, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.259, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.259, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID26421B
  • DECIMAL ID2507291
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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