#621E28 Hex Color
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This dark, muted red leans toward a brownish, earthy intensity. Because of its low saturation, #621e28 functions best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream tones. The hex code for this moody, serious shade is #621e28, and it maintains high readability when used with white text.
Questions about #621e28
What is #621e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #621e28 is rgb(98, 30, 40), in HSL hsl(351, 53%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 59%, 62%.
What colors pair best with #621e28?
How should I use #621e28 in typography?
Use #621e28 as a high-contrast accent for headlines or call-to-action buttons rather than long-form body text. It remains highly readable against white backgrounds, providing a serious and grounded feel that is less aggressive than a standard bright red.
Is #621e28 readable on white or black?
#621e28 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.