#6F1806 Hex Color
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This dark, dim shade of red feels grounded and serious, carrying an intense, moody quality. Because of its low lightness, #6f1806 works best as a powerful accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream, offering enough contrast for white text to remain perfectly legible. The hex code for this deep maroon tone is #6f1806.
Questions about #6f1806
What is #6f1806 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f1806 is rgb(111, 24, 6), in HSL hsl(10, 90%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 95%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f1806?
This deep maroon creates sophisticated, balanced palettes when paired with cream or muted gold for high-contrast, elegant designs. You can also ground the intensity of #6f1806 by using it alongside charcoal or soft taupe for a more understated look.
Is #6f1806 suitable for text on a white background?
#6f1806 is dark enough to pass WCAG contrast standards for readability when set against a pure white or very light off-white background. It provides a safer, more readable alternative to lighter reds, which often require dark backgrounds to remain legible.
Is #6f1806 readable on white or black?
#6f1806 has a 11.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.