#601309 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #601309 is a warm red with brown undertones and a serious, moody presence. Its low lightness gives layouts weight, making it effective as a dominant background for luxury, food, sports, or autumn branding. White text reads clearly against it at about 13.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #601309.
Questions about #601309
What is #601309 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #601309 is rgb(96, 19, 9), in HSL hsl(7, 83%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 91%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #601309?
For balanced palettes, #601309 pairs well with cream, warm beige, or charcoal, while muted teal and dusty blue can add restrained contrast without overpowering its dark red-brown base in interfaces and branding.
Does #601309 work with white text?
#601309 provides strong contrast with white text, at approximately 13.2:1, so it comfortably exceeds WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal-sized text when the surrounding background is uniform and free from overlays.
Where can #601309 be used?
#601309 works especially well as a dominant background, header, or accent for luxury, food, sports, and autumn-themed designs, where its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood and helps brighter elements stand out.
Is #601309 readable on white or black?
#601309 has a 13.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.