#6B0F1A Hex Color

#6b0f1a pairs well with cream, dusty gold, and charcoal. These lighter or neutral tones give the dark maroon room to read as rich instead of heavy. Avoid bright reds, which compete with its muted depth.

Yes. White text on #6b0f1a reaches about 12.3:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 minimum for WCAG AA body text. That makes it safe for paragraphs, not just headlines.