Color swatch image showing #1A240E with RGB(26,36,14) values

#1A240E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1A240E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1A240E Color Information

#1A240E RGB value is (26, 36, 14). The hex color red value is 26, green is 36, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 87°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 10 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 0 percent, 61 percent, 86 percent.

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#1A240E Color Meaning

Color #1A240E communicates absolute depth, digital void, and immersive minimalism. Unlike traditional black, which can feel heavy or oppressive, color #1A240E is calibrated for screens—deep enough to recede, yet precise enough to define edges without glare. #1A240E near-total absence of light enhances contrast for UI elements while reducing eye strain in low-light conditions, a key consideration in modern app design. Psychologically, color #1A240E triggers associations with mystery, focus, and sensory reduction. #1A240E strips away distraction, forcing attention onto what remains in the frame. In fashion and tech branding, #1A240E signals cutting-edge precision and quiet confidence. Spiritually, color #1A240E represents the unmanifest—the space before creation—and invites contemplation of absence as a form of presence. #1A240E is not emptiness, but potential held in suspense.

Color Conversion

Convert #1A240E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#1A240E
RGB
rgb(26, 36, 14)
HSL
hsl(87°, 44%, 10%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 0%, 61%, 86%)
HSV
hsv(87°, 61%, 14%)
XYZ
1.1361 1.5131 0.6476
Yxy
1.5131 0.3446 0.4590
Hunter Lab
12.3008 -0.0345 0.0363
CIE-Lab
12.6909 -9.3444 12.6175

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)86 / 100 (86%)
86%

Color Variations

#1A240E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1A240E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1A240E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#1A240E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1A240E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1A240E

protanopia

#1e1e13

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1A240E;

Text Color

color: #1A240E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1A240E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1A240E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1A240E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A240E 0%, #151c0b 100%);

#1A240E Color FAQs

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