#6B2712 Hex Color
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This dark, earthy red carries a heavy, serious weight. Its deep saturation makes it a grounded choice for moody backgrounds or traditional branding. Because of the low lightness, white text offers excellent readability against the surface. The hex code for this shade is #6b2712. Use it as a dominant base to anchor your design palette, pairing it with lighter, muted creams or metallic accents.
Questions about #6b2712
What is #6b2712 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b2712 is rgb(107, 39, 18), in HSL hsl(14, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 83%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b2712 for design palettes?
Is #6b2712 readable on white or black?
#6b2712 has a 10.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.