#261B1B Hex Code
Color Name: Eerie Black
What is hex #261B1B Color?
The color name of hex code #261B1B is Eerie Black. The RGB values are (38, 27, 27) which means it is composed of
41% red, 29% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:29 Y:29 K:85. In the HSV/HSB scale, #261B1B has a hue of 0°, 29% saturation and a brightness value of 15%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #261B1B Color Codes
| Color Name | Eerie Black |
| RGB Values | (38, 27, 27) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 29%, 29%, 85%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 29%, 15%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D9E4E4 [Chinese White] |
| Closest Pantone® | Neutral Black C |
| Closest RAL | 8022 [Black brown] |
| Complementary Color | #1B2626 [Dark Jungle Green] |
| #261B1B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #1F1F1F |
| Desaturated | #212121 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #1E1E1E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #1D1D1D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #5C5C5C |
Hex #261B1B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #261B1B is #1B2626 which is called Dark Jungle Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #261B1B color is offered by #1B2626. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #261B1B are #26211B and #261B21, called Raisin Black and Raisin Black, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #261B1B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #261B1B are #1B2621 (Dark Jungle Green) and #1B2126 (Dark Jungle Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#261B1B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1B261B (Dark Jungle Green) and #1B1B26 (Dark Jungle Green) along with #261B1B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #261B1B has #1B261B (Dark Jungle Green), #1B2626 (Dark Jungle Green) and #261B26 (Raisin Black). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #261B1B contains #21261B (Dark Jungle Green), #1B2626 (Dark Jungle Green) and #211B26 (Raisin Black). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #261B1B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #261B1B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 261B1B Color
Tints
514949- 675F5F
- 7D7676
- 938D8D
- A8A4A4
- BEBBBB
- D4D1D1
- E9E8E8
Tones
- 382F2F
- 413939
- 4A4343
- 534E4E
- 5C5858
- 656262
- 6E6C6C
- 777676
Shades
- 1E1616
- 1B1313
- 171010
- 130E0E
- 0F0B0B
- 0B0808
- 080505
- 040303
#261B1B Color Patterns
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#261B1B Gingham Checks
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#261B1B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#261B1B Polka Dots Pattern
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#261B1B Honeycomb Pattern
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#261B1B Leaves Pattern
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#261B1B Houndstooth Pattern
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#261B1B Trellis Pattern
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#261B1B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
