Information about #261F16 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #261F16 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(38, 31, 22) — 14.9% red, 12.2% green, 8.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 6 / 85. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#261F16 is a moderately toned amber-leaning orange that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Sooty (#281D19). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Top Gear (#24221A) and Double Diesel (#28201D).

In RGB terms — rgb(38, 31, 22) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #261F16: 16.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:85) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #261F16 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#261F16 color variations

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#261F16 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 #261F16

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

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Pastel Black color link
Pastel Black

#1D1C1A

#261F16 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#261F16
  • RGB38, 31, 22
  • CMYK0, 3, 6, 85
  • HSL34°, 27%, 12%
  • HSL Precise33.75°, 26.667%, 11.765%
  • HSV34°, 42%, 15%
  • HSB34°, 42%, 15%
  • HEX ID261F16
  • DECIMAL ID2498326
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
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