#6C1B2F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this maroon carries a warm, wine-like depth instead of a bright red punch. #6c1b2f works best as a dominant base in luxury or autumn palettes, though large flat areas can read muddy. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold, and white text holds about 11.4:1 contrast on top.
Questions about #6c1b2f
What is #6c1b2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c1b2f is rgb(108, 27, 47), in HSL hsl(345, 60%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 56%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c1b2f?
Muted gold and dusty rose flatter its warm undertones, and navy makes a richer partner than camel or black. Cream works too when you want softer contrast in a maroon-dominant palette.
Is #6c1b2f readable on white or black?
#6c1b2f has a 11.44:1 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.