Dark Red Color / Colour Code #260D13
This page shows the hex color code for dark red (#260D13). The colour is a red tone with 49% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #260D13 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#260D13 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #260D13
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #260D13
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #260D13
Design Use Cases for #260D13
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #260D13 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #260D13 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
#260D13 falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). 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 #260D13 (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #260d13, #0d2620);
CSS Code for #260D13
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Colors visually similar to #260D13 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Dark Red (#260D13)
#260D13 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 13 green, and 19 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 49% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #260D13 is 21/255 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, 66% magenta, 50% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #260D13 against white is 18.27:1 and against black is 1.15:1. 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 #0D2620 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #260D13. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #260D1F and #26140D, 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 #260D13?
- #260D13 is Dark Red, a red color (colour) with RGB(38, 13, 19), HSL(346, 49%, 10%), and CMYK(0%, 66%, 50%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 21/255.
- Is #260D13 accessible for text?
- Against white, #260D13 has a contrast ratio of 18.27:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.15:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #260D13?
- The complementary colour is #0D2620 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #260D1F and #26140D. The triadic palette adds #13260D and #0D1326 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #260D13 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #260d13; or rgb(38, 13, 19); or hsl(346, 49%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 49% 10%; 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.