#6E1727 Hex Color
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#6e1727 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low lightness, giving it a serious, mysterious weight. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, wine branding, formal layouts, and strong accent work. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 11.6:1 contrast, while brighter warm neutrals keep the palette from feeling heavy.
Questions about #6e1727
What is #6e1727 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e1727 is rgb(110, 23, 39), in HSL hsl(349, 65%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 65%, 57%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e1727?
#6e1727 pairs well with warm cream, muted blush, and sage, which soften its dark red base. For a sharper layout, use white or pale gray text and reserve brighter copper tones for small accents.
Is #6e1727 readable on white or black?
#6e1727 has a 11.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.