#6B0A2A Hex Color
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#6b0a2a is a dense, moody maroon with dark, desaturated undertones. Because it carries such heavy intensity, it functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to prevent it from feeling too oppressive in a design. It offers excellent readability for small white body text, making it a reliable choice for formal or academic branding.
Questions about #6b0a2a
What is #6b0a2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0a2a is rgb(107, 10, 42), in HSL hsl(340, 83%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 61%, 58%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors best complement #6b0a2a in a design scheme?
Because #6b0a2a is so visually heavy, it balances best against neutral, light tones like cream or warm gray. These softer shades prevent the intensity of the maroon from overwhelming your layout while maintaining high readability for white text.
Is #6b0a2a suitable for small body text?
While #6b0a2a offers high contrast against white backgrounds, it can be difficult to read at very small sizes due to its dark, desaturated nature. It functions most effectively as a header or accent color rather than as a primary typeface choice.
Is #6b0a2a readable on white or black?
#6b0a2a has a 12.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.