#601F0B Hex Color
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#601f0b is a desaturated, dark red with distinct warm undertones. It carries a heavy, serious weight suitable for formal branding or seasonal design palettes. Because this hex code is so deep, it functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It provides excellent legibility against white text with a 12.4:1 contrast ratio, which keeps UI elements clear and readable.
Questions about #601f0b
What is #601f0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #601f0b is rgb(96, 31, 11), in HSL hsl(14, 79%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 89%, 62%.
How should I use #601f0b in a design project?
#601f0b works best as a deliberate accent or supporting shade rather than a primary background color. Because it is so deep and desaturated, it creates a formal, grounding effect when paired with neutral whites or light, warm creams.
Is #601f0b readable on white or black?
#601f0b has a 12.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.