#690505 Hex Color
An intense, formal near-black red
This dark, near-black red carries an intense, formal weight. Because it is so dim and saturated, #690505 functions best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream, providing a moody, traditional contrast. The hex code for this deep shade is #690505, and it remains highly readable with white text overlays.
Questions about #690505
What is #690505 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #690505 is rgb(105, 5, 5), in HSL hsl(0, 91%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 59%.
How should #690505 be used in a design layout?
Because #690505 is so dark and saturated, it functions best as a sophisticated accent color for buttons, borders, or text, rather than a large-scale background. It provides a moody, traditional weight that grounds lighter color palettes.
What colors pair well with the deep red of #690505?
This shade works best when paired with muted gold, cream, or soft off-whites to create a classic, luxurious contrast. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the deep red from feeling too heavy while maintaining a sense of formal elegance.
Is #690505 readable on white or black?
#690505 has a 12.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.