#64110B Hex Color
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This dark, saturated maroon conveys intensity and urgency. Because it is so deep, #64110b works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid a gloomy or muddy effect. It pairs well with soft creams or metallics, and provides excellent contrast against white text for readable headlines. The hex code for this powerful, traditional shade is #64110b.
Questions about #64110b
What is #64110b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #64110b is rgb(100, 17, 11), in HSL hsl(4, 80%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 89%, 61%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #64110b in a design palette?
Is #64110b suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #64110b as a background color for long-form reading, as its deep saturation can cause eye strain. It serves better as a bold color for headlines or call-to-action buttons, provided you maintain high contrast against a light, neutral background like white or off-white.
Is #64110b readable on white or black?
#64110b has a 12.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.