#6B1100 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated red carries an intense, serious weight. Because #6b1100 is so near-black, it serves better as a moody accent color than a full-page background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut its severity. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in minimalist dark mode designs.
Questions about #6b1100
What is #6b1100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b1100 is rgb(107, 17, 0), in HSL hsl(10, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 100%, 58%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #6b1100 in web design?
Use #6b1100 as a moody accent color rather than a large background to avoid a muddy appearance on screens. It provides excellent contrast against white, making it a strong choice for text-heavy, minimalist dark mode interfaces where readability is the priority.
What colors complement #6b1100?
Soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted gold effectively cut the severity of this deep red. Avoid using it alongside other dark, saturated tones, which can cause visual vibration and make the design feel overly heavy or difficult to distinguish at small sizes.
Is #6b1100 readable on white or black?
#6b1100 has a 12.31:1 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.