#66121D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #66121d is a warm red with subtle brown undertones and a serious, mysterious mood. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for wine branding, luxury packaging, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. Use it with white text for strong readability, or reserve it for accents when large areas feel too heavy.
Questions about #66121d
What is #66121d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66121d is rgb(102, 18, 29), in HSL hsl(352, 70%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 72%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #66121d?
#66121d pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted gold, and charcoal, which soften its depth without competing with its brown-red undertones. Pale blue-gray can add cooler contrast, while white creates a crisp, high-contrast combination.
Is #66121d warm or cool?
#66121d reads as a warm red because its deep red base is softened by subtle brown undertones. That warmth gives the shade a grounded, serious character, especially beside cool grays or blue-based reds.
Is #66121d readable on white or black?
#66121d has a 12.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.