#6D1923 Hex Color
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#6d1923 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, giving layouts a serious, traditional, and slightly gloomy feel. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside cream, soft peach, or charcoal, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #6d1923 supports clear white text, with about 11.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #6d1923
What is #6d1923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d1923 is rgb(109, 25, 35), in HSL hsl(353, 63%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 68%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d1923?
#6d1923 pairs well with cream, soft peach, and charcoal, which soften its dark, warm red character. Use cream for a traditional contrast, peach for warmth, or charcoal for a restrained, modern palette.
Is #6d1923 warm or cool?
#6d1923 reads as a warm red because its dark red base is softened by brown undertones. That warmth gives it a serious, traditional character, while its low brightness keeps the overall impression subdued rather than vivid.
Does #6d1923 work with white text?
The hex color #6d1923 provides about 11.6:1 contrast with white text, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text. Check the final text size and rendered colors before publishing.
Where should I use #6d1923 in a design?
#6d1923 works best as a supporting tone or small accent in buttons, headings, borders, and editorial layouts. Pairing it with cream or soft peach helps prevent large surfaces from feeling too heavy.
Is #6d1923 readable on white or black?
#6d1923 has a 11.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.