#631010 Hex Color
Intense dark red for dramatic accents
This dark, desaturated red carries a heavy, serious mood. Because of its extremely low lightness, #631010 works best as an accent or a moody footer background rather than a primary text color. It provides excellent contrast for white typography, ensuring readability in dark mode interfaces. Designers often pair this shade with muted gold or cool greys to balance its intense, somber warmth. The hex code is #631010.
Questions about #631010
What is #631010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #631010 is rgb(99, 16, 16), in HSL hsl(0, 72%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 84%, 61%.
What design elements pair well with #631010?
Because #631010 is so dark and intense, it works best when balanced by high-contrast whites or muted metallic tones. Try pairing this deep red with cool gray for a modern look or soft gold for a more regal, traditional feel.
Is #631010 suitable for primary text?
Avoid using #631010 for primary text, as its extreme darkness often blends too closely with dark backgrounds. It serves best as a moody footer background or a bold accent color that draws attention to buttons or specific interface elements.
Is #631010 readable on white or black?
#631010 has a 13.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.