#6F1D1B Hex Color
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#6f1d1b is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low lightness. Its serious, traditional mood suits luxury, food, sports, and formal branding. Use this hex code as a strong supporting tone or small accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted gold. White text achieves about 11.2:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #6f1d1b
What is #6f1d1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f1d1b is rgb(111, 29, 27), in HSL hsl(1, 61%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 76%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f1d1b?
The color pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted gold, which soften its low-lightness warmth without competing with its serious red-brown character in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone or accent rather than filling every surface.
Is #6f1d1b readable on white or black?
#6f1d1b has a 11.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.