#6B1221 Hex Color
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#6b1221 is a dark, concentrated red with warm wine undertones and a restrained, serious presence. The hex code #6b1221 suits moody backgrounds, formal branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a dominant base with cream or as a focused accent; white text reaches about 12.1:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #6b1221
What is #6b1221 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b1221 is rgb(107, 18, 33), in HSL hsl(350, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 69%, 58%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #6b1221?
Cream and muted sage create a balanced pairing with #6b1221, while charcoal supports its formal mood without adding brightness. Use cream for spacious contrast and sage for a softer, more natural accent in branding or editorial layouts.
Is #6b1221 readable on white or black?
#6b1221 has a 12.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.