#6E131C Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated maroon carries a serious and intense weight. Because it is moody, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a full-screen background. White text creates excellent legibility against this deep shade, offering a high contrast for UI elements. Designers use the hex code #6e131c when they need to bring formal authority or drama to branding projects.
Questions about #6e131c
What is #6e131c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e131c is rgb(110, 19, 28), in HSL hsl(354, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 75%, 57%.
How should I use #6e131c in a user interface?
#6e131c functions best as a sharp, deliberate accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the user. Because it is so deep, white text layered over it will maintain excellent readability and a sophisticated, professional appearance.
What colors pair well with #6e131c?
Is #6e131c readable on white or black?
#6e131c has a 11.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.