#612020 Hex Color
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#612020 is a deep, muted maroon with a serious, grounded character. Its heavy saturation makes it an excellent choice for accent elements or moody backgrounds in formal design. Because it lacks brightness, pair this color with soft, warm creams rather than stark whites to maintain visual balance. The hex code for this dark red is #612020, which supports high-contrast, readable text layouts.
Questions about #612020
What is #612020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #612020 is rgb(97, 32, 32), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 67%, 62%.
What colors pair best with #612020?
Pair #612020 with soft, warm creams rather than stark whites to maintain a balanced, readable aesthetic. For accent colors, deep forest greens or a muted charcoal provide enough contrast without overpowering the serious, grounded nature of this maroon.
Does #612020 work well for website text?
#612020 offers decent readability against light backgrounds, but it is best reserved for headings or UI accents rather than long-form body text. Ensure you check contrast ratios if using it for interactive elements to maintain WCAG accessibility standards.
Is #612020 readable on white or black?
#612020 has a 12.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.