#6B0000 Hex Color
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#6b0000 is an intense, dark red that carries a heavy, serious mood. Because of its extreme saturation and low lightness, it functions best as a dominant base for moody UI designs or a bold accent color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or cream, creating a traditional, formal aesthetic. The hex code for this deep maroon shade is #6b0000.
Questions about #6b0000
What is #6b0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0000 is rgb(107, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 58%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b0000?
Where should I use #6b0000 in my UI designs?
Reserve #6b0000 for high-contrast accents or as a dominant background color in themes that require a moody, sophisticated atmosphere. Avoid using it for large blocks of body text, as its low lightness reduces readability compared to lighter colors.
Is #6b0000 readable on white or black?
#6b0000 has a 12.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.