#610000 Hex Color
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#610000 is a dark, highly saturated red with a warm, wine-like undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood with strong energy and passion. Use this hex code as an accent in luxury, sports, or autumn branding. It also works as a dramatic background, with white text reaching about a 13.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #610000
What is #610000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #610000 is rgb(97, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #610000?
For balanced palettes, pair #610000 with cream or warm gray, then add muted teal as a cool complementary accent to soften its intensity without losing depth in branding, interfaces, or editorial layouts.
Where does #610000 work best in a design?
Use #610000 for luxury accents, sports graphics, autumn-inspired palettes, or dramatic backgrounds where its dark red hue communicates seriousness, mystery, warmth, and passion without overwhelming the entire composition when applied selectively.
Is #610000 readable on white or black?
#610000 has a 13.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.