#6A2B2A Hex Color
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#6a2b2a is a dark, muted maroon with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn palettes, and moody editorial layouts rather than as a loud accent. White text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA, which makes #6a2b2a a reliable dark background. Try pairing it with sage green or dusty pink to soften its weight.
Questions about #6a2b2a
What is #6a2b2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a2b2a is rgb(106, 43, 42), in HSL hsl(1, 43%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 60%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a2b2a?
#6a2b2a pairs well with sage green, dusty pink, and warm cream for a softer, vintage feel. It also looks sharp against muted gold or brass accents in wine and luxury branding.
Is #6a2b2a readable on white or black?
#6a2b2a has a 10.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.