#6D1823 Hex Color
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#6d1823 is a dark, muted red with warm burgundy undertones and a serious, concentrated presence. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds, formal branding, wine packaging, and dramatic large type. Use it as a dominant base with cream or dusty pink accents. The hex code #6d1823 also supports clear white text at about 11.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #6d1823
What is #6d1823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d1823 is rgb(109, 24, 35), in HSL hsl(352, 64%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 68%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d1823?
The strongest pairings for #6d1823 are cream, dusty pink, and muted gold, which soften its dark burgundy base while preserving a formal, dramatic character for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. Use cream for crisp contrast and dusty pink for a warmer, gentler palette.
Does #6d1823 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, muted red because its burgundy undertones lean toward brown and wine rather than blue, giving #6d1823 a serious, intimate mood that suits formal branding, editorial layouts, and dramatic type.
Is #6d1823 readable on white or black?
#6d1823 has a 11.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.