#611911 Hex Color
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The hex code #611911 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed character brings a serious, mysterious mood with restrained energy and power. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent in wine, luxury, sports, or autumn branding. Cream or dusty rose keeps the palette from feeling muddy. White text reads clearly against it at 12.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #611911
What is #611911 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #611911 is rgb(97, 25, 17), in HSL hsl(6, 70%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 82%, 62%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #611911?
Cream, dusty rose, and muted blush pair well with #611911, softening its dark brown-red base while preserving its serious, autumnal character; use cream for clean contrast and dusty rose for a warmer, refined palette.
Is #611911 warm or cool?
#611911 reads as a warm color because its dark red base leans toward brown rather than blue or violet. Its low saturation keeps that warmth muted, creating a shadowed, grounded mood instead of a bright or fiery one.
Where does #611911 work best in a palette?
#611911 works best as a supporting tone or small accent in wine, luxury, sports, and autumn-inspired palettes, where its dark, restrained red adds weight without becoming bright or visually dominant.
Is #611911 readable on white or black?
#611911 has a 12.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.