#6E2629 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated maroon carries a serious, moody weight. With its warm, earthy undertones, it functions best as a dominant base color for formal branding or traditional autumn themes. While it creates a striking high-contrast backdrop for white text, be careful using it in small UI elements, as it can easily lose definition. The hex code for this shade is #6e2629.
Questions about #6e2629
What is #6e2629 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e2629 is rgb(110, 38, 41), in HSL hsl(358, 49%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 63%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e2629?
Because #6e2629 is a dark, grounded maroon, it pairs beautifully with neutral creams and warm beiges to soften its intensity. For a high-contrast, formal look, pair it with soft ivory or light gray text to ensure the deep tone remains legible.
Is #6e2629 suitable for UI text?
#6e2629 is generally too dark and desaturated to function well as body text, often losing definition on busy backgrounds. Use it primarily for large headings, footer sections, or button backgrounds where its moody weight can anchor the visual hierarchy effectively.
Is #6e2629 readable on white or black?
#6e2629 has a 10.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.