Color #26080E Color / Colour Code #26080E
This page shows the hex color code for color #26080e (#26080E). The colour is a red tone with 65% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #26080E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#26080E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 318, 348, and 18 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 348, 108, and 228 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #26080E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 348 to 33 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 348 with its complement at 168 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 #26080E
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #26080E
Design Use Cases for #26080E
Vibrant Brand Color
#26080E has a strong 65% 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 9% lightness, #26080E 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
#26080E falls in the red spectrum (hue 348). 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 #26080E (hue 348) to its complement at hue 168. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 18. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26080e, #082620);
CSS Code for #26080E
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About Color #26080E (#26080E)
#26080E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 8 green, and 14 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 65% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #26080E is 18/255 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, 63% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #26080E against white is 18.69:1 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 #082620 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #26080E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #26081D and #261108, 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 #26080E?
- #26080E is Color #26080E, a red color (colour) with RGB(38, 8, 14), HSL(348, 65%, 9%), and CMYK(0%, 79%, 63%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 18/255.
- Is #26080E accessible for text?
- Against white, #26080E has a contrast ratio of 18.69:1 (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 #26080E?
- The complementary colour is #082620 (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #26081D and #261108. The triadic palette adds #0E2608 and #080E26 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #26080E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #26080e; or rgb(38, 8, 14); or hsl(348, 65%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 65% 9%; 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.