#6B0505 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated maroon feels serious and intense, leaning into a somber, brownish warmth. The hex code #6b0505 works best as a moody accent color rather than a large-scale background, which can quickly feel overwhelming. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to maintain legibility. Because white text achieves excellent contrast against this dark shade, it is a strong choice for high-impact, formal typography.
Questions about #6b0505
What is #6b0505 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0505 is rgb(107, 5, 5), in HSL hsl(0, 91%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b0505?
Where should I use the #6b0505 hex color?
Use #6b0505 as a targeted accent color for formal typography, borders, or small graphic elements rather than filling large backgrounds. Its heavy, brownish warmth can quickly feel overwhelming in expansive areas, but it adds significant gravity when applied to focused, high-impact design details.
Is #6b0505 readable on white or black?
#6b0505 has a 12.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.