#6D0326 Hex Color

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Dark, muted, and heavy on maroon, #6d0326 sits deep in red territory with a wine-like warmth. Its low lightness makes it a strong background for dark mode and moody branding, where white text hits about 12.4:1 contrast. Pair it with antique gold or dusty rose instead of bright red to keep it rich. The hex code #6d0326 reads formal and serious.

Questions about #6d0326

What is #6d0326 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d0326 is rgb(109, 3, 38), in HSL hsl(340, 95%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 65%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d0326?
Antique gold, dusty rose, and cream all flatter this deep maroon without muddying it. It also works beside charcoal in dark, formal palettes where bright red would feel too loud.
Is #6d0326 readable on white or black?
#6d0326 has a 12.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.