#6F2016 Hex Color
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A dark, brick-toned maroon that reads warm and serious. #6f2016 works well as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn palettes, and moody layouts, where cream or warm gray text keeps contrast strong. Pair it with muted sage or soft gold for depth, and let white type carry the finer details over it.
Questions about #6f2016
What is #6f2016 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f2016 is rgb(111, 32, 22), in HSL hsl(7, 67%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 80%, 56%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f2016?
Cream, warm gray, muted sage, and soft gold all sit comfortably beside #6f2016. Cream text on this maroon gives strong contrast, while warm neutrals keep the combination grounded rather than heavy.
Where does #6f2016 work best in a design?
Use it as a dominant background base or a supporting block color. It holds up well behind light type in wine branding, autumn themes, and formal layouts, but it is too dark to read as fine text on white.
Is #6f2016 readable on white or black?
#6f2016 has a 11.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.