#6B1F1B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6b1f1b is a warm red with brown undertones and a serious, grounded mood. Its low lightness suits branding, autumn palettes, wine packaging, and dramatic interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty rose, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code is #6b1f1b, and white text provides strong contrast.
Questions about #6b1f1b
What is #6b1f1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b1f1b is rgb(107, 31, 27), in HSL hsl(3, 60%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 75%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b1f1b?
Pair #6b1f1b with cream, dusty rose, or warm neutrals to soften its brown undertones; muted pinks create restrained contrast, while light backgrounds keep the palette readable and prevent this low-lightness red from feeling too heavy.
Is #6b1f1b readable on white or black?
#6b1f1b has a 11.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.