#630808 Hex Color
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A deep, gloomy red with serious intensity, #630808 brings a sense of traditional weight to any design. Because this color is so dark, use it as an anchor rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a layout. It works beautifully as a high-contrast accent when paired with soft cream or gold. White text is highly readable against this hex code, making it suitable for bold, moody headlines.
Questions about #630808
What is #630808 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #630808 is rgb(99, 8, 8), in HSL hsl(0, 85%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 92%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #630808 in a design?
Because #630808 is a very dark, intense red, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast, lighter neutrals like cream or soft gold. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, which can make a layout feel murky rather than intentional.
Is #630808 suitable for background usage?
Use #630808 as an accent or anchor rather than a primary background color to avoid overwhelming your composition. It is best suited for bold headlines or small design elements where white text can pop clearly against the intense, moody surface.
Is #630808 readable on white or black?
#630808 has a 13.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.