#602020 Hex Color
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Reach for maroon when a wine label, formal brand, or moody background needs weight without shouting. #602020 is a dark, muted red with brown undertones, so it reads steady rather than loud. It works best as a dominant base under white type, which hits about 12.2:1 contrast. Pure white borders can make it look flat, so pair it with cream or dusty rose.
Questions about #602020
What is #602020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #602020 is rgb(96, 32, 32), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 67%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #602020?
Cream, dusty rose, and warm gold all flatter #602020 because they share its muted, warm character, while pure white can wash it out at the edges. A touch of sage green adds an earthy counterpoint.
Is #602020 readable on white or black?
#602020 has a 12.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.