#6B1120 Hex Color

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This deep, desaturated crimson features strong warm undertones. It carries a heavy, serious mood that performs well as a primary background for luxury or formal branding. Because the tone is dark, white text remains legible against the surface with a contrast ratio of 12.2:1. The hex code for this moody red is #6b1120.

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What is #6b1120 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #6b1120 is rgb(107, 17, 32), in HSL hsl(350, 73%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 70%, 58%.

What colors pair well with #6b1120 for a balanced palette?

#6b1120 works beautifully when paired with a soft cream or a muted stone to balance its heavy intensity. For a bolder look, try accents of gold or a deep charcoal, which highlight the crimson undertones without overwhelming the overall design scheme.

Is #6b1120 readable on white or black?

#6b1120 has a 12.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.

#6B1120 Hex Color

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