#690000 Hex Color
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#690000 is an intense, dark red with significant black undertones that provide a moody, serious quality. Because it is so deep, this shade functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. It pairs well with light creams or soft grays to maintain high contrast. The hex code for this powerful, traditional shade is #690000.
Questions about #690000
What is #690000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #690000 is rgb(105, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 59%.
What color combinations work best with #690000?
High-contrast neutrals like off-white or soft gray prevent this intense red from feeling too heavy. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing #690000 with muted gold accents to bring out its luxurious, traditional undertones.
Is #690000 readable on white or black?
#690000 has a 13.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.