Color #26001A Color / Colour Code #26001A
This page shows the hex color code for color #26001a (#26001A). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 7% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #26001A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#26001A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 289, 319, and 349 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 319, 79, and 199 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #26001A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 319 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 319 to 4 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 319 with its complement at 139 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #26001A
Lightness variations at hue 319 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #26001A
Design Use Cases for #26001A
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #26001A is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 7% lightness, #26001A works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Playfulness & Compassion
#26001A is in the pink range (hue 319). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #26001A (hue 319) to its complement at hue 139. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 349. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26001a, #00240b);
CSS Code for #26001A
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About Color #26001A (#26001A)
#26001A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 0 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 38.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 319 degrees with 100% saturation and 7% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #26001A is 14/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 32% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #26001A against white is 19.14:1 and against black is 1.10:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #00240B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #26001A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1D0024 and #240007, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #26001A?
- #26001A is Color #26001A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(38, 0, 26), HSL(319, 100%, 7%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 32%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 14/255.
- Is #26001A accessible for text?
- Against white, #26001A has a contrast ratio of 19.14:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.10:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #26001A?
- The complementary colour is #00240B (hue 139). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1D0024 and #240007. The triadic palette adds #182400 and #001824 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #26001A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #26001a; or rgb(38, 0, 26); or hsl(319, 100%, 7%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 319 100% 7%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.