#691E13 Hex Color
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#691e13 is a dark, unsaturated brick red with strong brown undertones. This moody, formal shade commands attention without the high energy of brighter reds, making it ideal for luxury branding or sophisticated editorial backgrounds. Because it offers high contrast against white text, use this hex code as a grounding base color for high-end interfaces rather than a small accent.
Questions about #691e13
What is #691e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #691e13 is rgb(105, 30, 19), in HSL hsl(8, 69%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 82%, 59%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the dark brick red of #691e13?
This shade works beautifully when paired with warm creams or soft beiges to balance its density, or with metallic accents like champagne or gold. For a modern, high-contrast look, use a crisp, bright white to make the depth of #691e13 pop.
Is #691e13 a warm or cool red?
The #691e13 hex color is distinctly warm, anchored by heavy brown and earthy undertones. Its lack of vibrant magenta or blue means it avoids appearing neon or aggressive, instead presenting a formal and grounded energy suitable for professional or serious design contexts.
Is #691e13 readable on white or black?
#691e13 has a 11.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.