Color #260804 Color / Colour Code #260804
This page shows the hex color code for color #260804 (#260804). The colour is a red tone with 81% saturation and 8% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #260804 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#260804 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 337, 7, and 37 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 7, 127, and 247 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #260804
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 7 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 7 to 52 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 7 with its complement at 187 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 #260804
Lightness variations at hue 7 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #260804
Design Use Cases for #260804
Vibrant Brand Color
#260804 has a strong 81% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 8% lightness, #260804 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#260804 falls in the red spectrum (hue 7). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #260804 (hue 7) to its complement at hue 187. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 37. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #260804, #042125);
CSS Code for #260804
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About Color #260804 (#260804)
#260804 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 8 green, and 4 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 7 degrees with 81% saturation and 8% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #260804 is 17/255 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, 79% magenta, 89% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #260804 against white is 18.77:1 and against black is 1.12:1. 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 #042125 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #260804. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #250411 and #251804, 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 #260804?
- #260804 is Color #260804, a red color (colour) with RGB(38, 8, 4), HSL(7, 81%, 8%), and CMYK(0%, 79%, 89%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 17/255.
- Is #260804 accessible for text?
- Against white, #260804 has a contrast ratio of 18.77:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.12:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #260804?
- The complementary colour is #042125 (hue 187). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #250411 and #251804. The triadic palette adds #042508 and #080425 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #260804 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #260804; or rgb(38, 8, 4); or hsl(7, 81%, 8%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 7 81% 8%; 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.