analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#261509 — Obsidian
#261509 is a dark saturated black sitting at 25° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#261509
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #261509
- fcf7f3
- f3ddcd
- eac3a7
- e1a981
- d88f5b
- d07535
- ad6029
- 874b20
- 613617
- 3b200e
- 150b05
Color schemes using #261509
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#261509 FAQ
What color is #261509?
#261509 is a shade of obsidian in the black family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 62% saturation and 9% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #261509?
#261509 is rgb(38, 21, 9) in RGB, hsl(25, 62%, 9%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 76%, 85%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #261509?
White text on this background reaches 17.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.19:1.
What colors go well with #261509?
Its direct complement is #091925. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #092523 and #090B25 gives you contrast without the vibration.