#6E0404 Hex Color
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#6e0404 is a dark, warm maroon-red with low lightness and strong saturation. It feels serious and passionate, with enough weight for moody backgrounds, luxury accents, wine branding, or bold display type. The hex code #6e0404 works best as a dominant base with warm neutrals and generous contrast. White text reaches about 12.5:1 contrast, supporting readable small body copy.
Questions about #6e0404
What is #6e0404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e0404 is rgb(110, 4, 4), in HSL hsl(0, 93%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e0404?
#6e0404 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, sand, and muted gold, which soften its darkness while preserving its serious, wine-like character and giving layouts a clearer visual hierarchy.
Is #6e0404 readable on white or black?
#6e0404 has a 12.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.