#6C141C Hex Color
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This dark, moody red has a serious, grounded presence. It leans toward a muted wine tone, making it ideal for elegant branding or formal, high-contrast layouts. The hex code #6c141c pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to avoid looking too heavy. It performs best as a 10% accent color, as it can feel overwhelming when used across large UI backgrounds.
Questions about #6c141c
What is #6c141c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c141c is rgb(108, 20, 28), in HSL hsl(355, 69%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 74%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c141c?
#6c141c works best when balanced against neutrals that soften its intensity. Pair it with a creamy off-white or a warm taupe to maintain legibility and sophistication without letting the deep red overwhelm your overall layout.
Is #6c141c suitable for large backgrounds?
Using #6c141c as a full-page background often creates a heavy, oppressive feeling that makes text difficult to read. It functions much better as a deliberate 10% accent, such as in call-to-action buttons, borders, or specific callout headers.
Is #6c141c readable on white or black?
#6c141c has a 11.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.