#6B301D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6b301d is a warm red-brown with earthy maroon undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it grounded rather than loud. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, dusty rose, or pale blue in branding, food packaging, and autumn designs. White text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast on this hex code, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #6b301d
What is #6b301d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b301d is rgb(107, 48, 29), in HSL hsl(15, 57%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 73%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b301d?
#6b301d pairs well with cream for warm contrast, while dusty rose and pale blue soften its earthy depth; terracotta can reinforce its autumn character without making the palette feel too dark.
Does #6b301d read as warm or cool?
#6b301d reads as warm because its red-brown base and maroon undertones carry more earthy red than blue; its low lightness keeps that warmth subdued, giving designs a serious, grounded mood rather than a bright or fiery one.
Is #6b301d readable on white or black?
#6b301d has a 10.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.