#6A2E37 Hex Color
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This dark, muted maroon sits on the border of brown and red, creating a grounded and serious aesthetic. Because #6a2e37 is quite desaturated, it avoids the harshness of a bright red, making it effective for sophisticated branding or formal designs. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to maintain readability. The hex code for this moody red is #6a2e37.
Questions about #6a2e37
What is #6a2e37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a2e37 is rgb(106, 46, 55), in HSL hsl(351, 39%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 48%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #6a2e37 for a balanced design?
#6a2e37 works best when paired with soft neutrals like cream or warm, light grays to ground its deep, moody intensity. These lighter companions allow the maroon to stand out without feeling too overwhelming or visually heavy in layout designs.
Is #6a2e37 considered a warm or cool color?
#6a2e37 leans decidedly warm due to its deep red and brown undertones, though its high level of desaturation keeps the heat from feeling aggressive. It functions as a neutral, grounded earth tone suitable for serious, formal branding applications.
Is #6a2e37 readable on white or black?
#6a2e37 has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.