#680D24 Hex Color
Dark wine red with quiet intensity
#680d24 is a dark, saturated red with warm wine and subtle brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the rich red adds passion and urgency. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for luxury branding, autumn palettes, or sports graphics, pairing it with cream or muted gold. White text reaches about 12.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #680d24
What is #680d24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #680d24 is rgb(104, 13, 36), in HSL hsl(345, 78%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 65%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #680d24?
Cream, muted gold, charcoal, and soft blush pair well with #680d24, balancing its dark wine-red depth while preserving a warm, refined palette for branding, editorial layouts, and seasonal visual designs.
Is #680d24 warm or cool?
#680d24 reads as a warm color because its saturated red base is softened by wine and subtle brown undertones, giving it an intimate, serious character rather than a crisp, blue-red appearance.
Is #680d24 readable on white or black?
#680d24 has a 12.56:1 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.