#6A2F2F Hex Color
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Arcane Red is a muted, dusty shade with a matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling aggressive, so use it as a base for moody, sophisticated designs. It pairs well with slate gray to soften the intensity. Because white text provides a 10.2:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #6a2f2f, it works effectively for legible body copy or formal academic layouts.
Questions about Arcane Red
What is the hex code for Arcane Red?
Arcane Red is #6a2f2f. In RGB that is rgb(106, 47, 47), in HSL hsl(0, 39%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 56%, 58%.
Does #6a2f2f work well for UI design?
Yes, #6a2f2f works remarkably well for UI design because its muted, low-saturation profile prevents the visual fatigue often caused by brighter, saturated reds. It functions effectively as a text color or an anchor for professional layouts requiring high readability.
What colors pair best with Arcane Red #6a2f2f?
Arcane Red pairs beautifully with slate gray or cool, neutral tones to soften its intensity and emphasize its matte character. For a more sophisticated contrast, try pairing it with off-white or cream to maintain that academic, refined mood.
Is Arcane Red readable on white or black?
Arcane Red has a 10.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.