#6E2133 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated red carries a somber warmth perfect for moody branding or formal editorial design. Its dark, heavy character works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a layout. When paired with crisp white text, it offers excellent legibility and a sophisticated, traditional feel. The hex code for this dim maroon is #6e2133.
Questions about #6e2133
What is #6e2133 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e2133 is rgb(110, 33, 51), in HSL hsl(346, 54%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 54%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e2133 for a professional look?
Is #6e2133 suitable for text usage in web design?
This color is typically too dark to be used as a primary background for body text, but it works beautifully as a high-contrast accent or header color against white or very light neutral backgrounds to ensure accessibility remains high.
Is #6e2133 readable on white or black?
#6e2133 has a 10.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.