#6E001B Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated red carries a heavy, serious mood. It brings a sense of authority to branding and formal design palettes. Use #6e001b as an accent color to avoid overwhelming a layout, as it pairs effectively with muted gold or cream tones. White text remains perfectly legible against this dark background. The hex code for this shade is #6e001b.
Questions about #6e001b
What is #6e001b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e001b is rgb(110, 0, 27), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 75%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e001b in a design scheme?
Does #6e001b work well as a background for text?
Yes, #6e001b serves as an excellent dark background because it provides enough contrast for white or light-colored text to remain perfectly legible. It feels less jarring than pure black and adds a subtle, authoritative warmth to interface design.
Is #6e001b readable on white or black?
#6e001b has a 12.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.