#6D2822 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dark red carries a heavy, serious weight suitable for moody branding or formal design layouts. The hex code #6d2822 offers excellent contrast against white text, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy. Because of its intense, murky character, it functions best as a dominant base color rather than a small accent, where it might otherwise fade into the background.
Questions about #6d2822
What is #6d2822 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d2822 is rgb(109, 40, 34), in HSL hsl(5, 52%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 69%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #6d2822 in UI design?
Use #6d2822 as a bold, anchoring base color for headers or card backgrounds to establish a formal, serious tone. It provides excellent readability when paired with off-white or cream text, avoiding the harshness of a pure black and white combination.
What colors pair best with #6d2822?
This dark red pairs beautifully with muted, cool neutrals like sage or light gray to balance its heavy warmth. If you need a sophisticated palette, try accenting #6d2822 with dusty gold or soft beige tones to create an elegant, earthy look.
Is #6d2822 readable on white or black?
#6d2822 has a 10.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.