#682118 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated red carries a heavy, serious presence. Because #682118 is so muted and deep, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, warm creams to prevent the palette from feeling too moody or claustrophobic. It provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for formal typography or specific UI accents that require authority.
Questions about #682118
What is #682118 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #682118 is rgb(104, 33, 24), in HSL hsl(7, 63%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 77%, 59%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #682118?
Soft, warm creams act as a perfect neutral base to soften the heavy presence of #682118. Using an off-white or light beige prevents this intense red from feeling too moody or claustrophobic while maintaining an elegant, formal aesthetic.
Is #682118 suitable for body text?
While #682118 provides enough depth for large, bold headers, it likely lacks the necessary contrast ratio against standard white backgrounds for small, readable body text. Always test the specific contrast ratio when using this color for UI typography.
Is #682118 readable on white or black?
#682118 has a 11.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.