#6D2303 Hex Color

A rich, moody maroon with intense warmth

Hex color #6d2303 graphic
#6d2303 is a deep, moody maroon that carries intense warmth and a grounded, traditional feel. Because it is so dark, use it as a solid background to anchor an interface or as a strong accent color. White text offers excellent contrast for legibility at 11.1:1. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, as the color can easily read as muddy in professional layouts.

Questions about #6d2303

What is #6d2303 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d2303 is rgb(109, 35, 3), in HSL hsl(18, 95%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 97%, 57%.
How should I use #6d2303 in web design?
Use #6d2303 as a primary background color to ground your interface, provided you pair it with high-contrast text like white for accessibility. It works best as a strong accent in professional layouts, adding sophisticated depth without feeling muddy or overwhelming the user experience.
Which colors pair well with #6d2303?
This color pairs best with soft neutrals like cream or light beige to balance its heavy, moody warmth. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, as the composition risks looking muddy rather than creating the intended elegant, grounded visual impact.
Is #6d2303 readable on white or black?
#6d2303 has a 11.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.