#6F2C1F Hex Color

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A dim and unsaturated maroon, this shade feels grounded, serious, and moody. Because it is quite dark, use it as a base for backgrounds or as a bold accent to contrast against lighter, softer tones. White text remains highly readable over it, making it functional for dark mode layouts. The hex code for this deep, earthy red is #6f2c1f.

Questions about #6f2c1f

What is #6f2c1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f2c1f is rgb(111, 44, 31), in HSL hsl(10, 56%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 72%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f2c1f?
This deep maroon pairs beautifully with muted neutrals like slate or cream to balance its heavy, moody weight. For a more sophisticated look, try integrating soft metallic accents or a desaturated sage to ground the intense warmth of the red.
Is #6f2c1f readable on white or black?
#6f2c1f has a 10.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.