#6A1B15 Hex Color

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#6a1b15 is a deep, muted red with serious, earthy undertones. This color serves as an excellent base for moody brand palettes or as a sophisticated, warm accent against cream or cool gray backgrounds. Because it offers a high 11.8:1 contrast ratio against white, text remains perfectly readable. The hex code for this intense, dark shade is #6a1b15.

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What is #6a1b15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #6a1b15 is rgb(106, 27, 21), in HSL hsl(4, 67%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 80%, 58%.

What colors pair well with #6a1b15 in a design palette?

This deep red creates a sophisticated balance when paired with neutral cream or soft charcoal tones. For a more vibrant contrast, try using it alongside muted sage green, which emphasizes the earthy character of the red without overwhelming the layout.

Is #6a1b15 readable on white or black?

#6a1b15 has a 11.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.

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