#62291E Hex Color
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This muted, dark red carries a heavy, serious mood perfect for formal branding or moody backgrounds. Because it is so deep and unsaturated, avoid using it for fine text. It pairs well with soft creams or warm golds to balance its intensity. The hex code for this reddish-maroon is #62291e, and it retains excellent readability with white text for high-contrast accessibility.
Questions about #62291e
What is #62291e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #62291e is rgb(98, 41, 30), in HSL hsl(10, 53%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 69%, 62%.
What colors pair best with #62291e in a design scheme?
Should I use #62291e for UI text or body content?
Avoid using #62291e for fine text or long paragraphs as its low luminosity can cause readability issues. Instead, use this shade as a header color or large graphic element, ensuring any text placed over it is high-contrast white to maintain accessibility.
Is #62291e readable on white or black?
#62291e has a 11.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.