Dark Pink Color / Colour Code #260D1A
This page shows the hex color code for dark pink (#260D1A). The colour is a pink 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 #260D1A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#260D1A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #260D1A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 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 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #260D1A
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #260D1A
Design Use Cases for #260D1A
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #260D1A 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, #260D1A 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
#260D1A is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #260D1A (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #260d1a, #0d2619);
CSS Code for #260D1A
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About Dark Pink (#260D1A)
#260D1A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 13 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 49% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #260D1A is 22/255 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, 32% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #260D1A against white is 18.18:1 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 #0D2619 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #260D1A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #260D26 and #260D0D, 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 #260D1A?
- #260D1A is Dark Pink, a pink color (colour) with RGB(38, 13, 26), HSL(329, 49%, 10%), and CMYK(0%, 66%, 32%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 22/255.
- Is #260D1A accessible for text?
- Against white, #260D1A has a contrast ratio of 18.18:1 (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 #260D1A?
- The complementary colour is #0D2619 (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #260D26 and #260D0D. The triadic palette adds #1A260D and #0D1A26 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #260D1A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #260d1a; or rgb(38, 13, 26); or hsl(329, 49%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 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.