#691A03 Hex Color
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This dark, warm shade of reddish-maroon feels intense and serious. It works best as a moody background or strong accent color rather than a primary fill. White text offers excellent 12.0:1 contrast against it for high readability. The hex code for this deep tone is #691a03. It pairs well with gold or pale cream to soften the intensity.
Questions about #691a03
What is #691a03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #691a03 is rgb(105, 26, 3), in HSL hsl(14, 94%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 97%, 59%.
What colors pair best with the deep tone of #691a03?
#691a03 works best when balanced by lighter, neutral shades that prevent it from feeling overwhelming. Pale cream and soft gold offer excellent contrast, while a charcoal or deep neutral can ground the warmth without competing with its intensity.
Is #691a03 readable on white or black?
#691a03 has a 12.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.