#66243E Hex Color
A deep, moody maroon with berry undertones
#66243e is a desaturated, deep maroon with moody pink undertones. Its lack of brightness gives it a heavy, serious character that suits sophisticated branding or dark-mode backgrounds. Because of its intense depth, it works best as a primary color paired with soft cream or dusty gold. The hex code for this shade is #66243e. It offers excellent legibility for white body text.
Questions about #66243e
What is #66243e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66243e is rgb(102, 36, 62), in HSL hsl(336, 48%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 39%, 60%.
What colors pair best with #66243e for high-end design?
#66243e excels when grounded by cream or dusty gold accents. These pairings soften the heavy, serious nature of the maroon, creating a balanced and luxurious aesthetic perfect for high-end, editorial-style branding or sophisticated web interfaces.
Is #66243e suitable for body text on websites?
#66243e provides excellent readability when used as a background color for white text. Because of its dark, desaturated intensity, it functions as a strong alternative to pure black, offering a warmer and more unique visual experience without sacrificing accessibility.
Is #66243e readable on white or black?
#66243e has a 11.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.