#651616 Hex Color
A dark red with serious intensity
#651616 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low lightness. Its serious, intense character suits moody backgrounds, wine branding, formal layouts, and small accents in sales or sports graphics. Use it as a strong supporting tone with cream or muted gold; white text has about 12.5:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #651616
What is #651616 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #651616 is rgb(101, 22, 22), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #651616?
#651616 pairs well with cream, muted gold, and charcoal, which soften its dark warmth without competing with its strong red base. Use cream for clear contrast, muted gold for a refined accent, and charcoal for a restrained, tonal layout.
Is #651616 readable on white or black?
#651616 has a 12.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.