#612721 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated red carries a heavy, serious tone perfect for formal branding or moody UI backgrounds. Because it sits on the edge of black, it offers excellent readability with white text, providing an 11.5:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #612721 as a grounding base color rather than an accent, as it can appear muddy when applied to fine line work.
Questions about #612721
What is #612721 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #612721 is rgb(97, 39, 33), in HSL hsl(6, 49%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 66%, 62%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #612721 in UI design?
Use #612721 primarily as a grounding background color rather than for fine line work or small text, as its dark intensity can appear muddy at smaller scales. It works exceptionally well when paired with high-contrast, off-white typography for a modern, sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #612721 readable on white or black?
#612721 has a 11.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.