#6D0B07 Hex Color
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Not a bright scarlet, #6d0b07 is a dark maroon with a muted, wine-like depth. Its low lightness gives it real weight, so it holds up as a dominant base or in large type, though fine details can get lost on it. White text passes AA easily here at about 12.3:1 contrast. Pair it with warm golds or dusty rose for a rich, formal palette.
Questions about #6d0b07
What is #6d0b07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d0b07 is rgb(109, 11, 7), in HSL hsl(2, 88%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 94%, 57%.
What text color works best on #6d0b07?
White text reads most clearly, with about 12.3:1 contrast against #6d0b07, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Black text fails here because the background is already very dark.
What colors pair well with #6d0b07?
Is #6d0b07 readable on white or black?
#6d0b07 has a 12.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.