#690A0A Hex Color
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A dark, warm red with strong saturation, #690a0a creates a serious, dramatic mood without losing energy. Use this hex code for wine branding, sports graphics, formal layouts, or focused accent elements. It pairs especially well with ivory and muted gold. White text reaches about 12.7:1 contrast, supporting accessible small body text.
Questions about #690a0a
What is #690a0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #690a0a is rgb(105, 10, 10), in HSL hsl(0, 83%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #690a0a?
Ivory, muted gold, and warm neutrals pair well with #690a0a, softening its intensity while preserving a formal, luxurious feel; pale blue-gray adds cooler contrast without competing with the red in layouts, logos, and accent treatments.
Is #690a0a readable on white or black?
#690a0a has a 12.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.