#6B0F1A Hex Color
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Reach for #6b0f1a when a design calls for wine labels, moody backgrounds, or a serious accent in a formal palette. This dark maroon sits low in lightness with a muted, warm undertone, giving it weight without the loudness of brighter reds. White text reads cleanly on it, at roughly 12.3:1 contrast, which makes it a dependable base for small body copy. Pair it with cream or dusty gold for a richer feel than plain white offers.
Questions about #6b0f1a
What is #6b0f1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0f1a is rgb(107, 15, 26), in HSL hsl(353, 75%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 76%, 58%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b0f1a?
Is #6b0f1a a good background color for white text?
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.
Is #6b0f1a readable on white or black?
#6b0f1a has a 12.29:1 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.