#6B081D Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #6b081d is a warm red with a slight violet undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood, while rich chroma adds passion and urgency. Use the hex code for moody backgrounds, luxury packaging, or focused accents, and pair it with warm ivory for readable contrast. White text reads clearly at about 12.5:1.
Questions about #6b081d
What is #6b081d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b081d is rgb(107, 8, 29), in HSL hsl(347, 86%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 73%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b081d?
Can #6b081d support white text?
White text reads clearly on #6b081d at about a 12.5:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text and making the color suitable for dark buttons, headings, and compact interface panels.
Is #6b081d warm or cool?
#6b081d reads as a warm, dark red because its hue sits near red with a subtle violet lean, while its high saturation and low lightness make the result intense rather than soft or dusty.
Is #6b081d readable on white or black?
#6b081d has a 12.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.