#6F2E38 Hex Color
A sophisticated deep red with formal character
This desaturated, dark red brings a moody and formal tone to design projects. It functions effectively as a base color, providing high contrast and excellent readability when paired with white text. The hex code #6f2e38 carries a weight that suits luxury branding and academic themes. Use it alongside cream or gold accents to prevent the palette from feeling too muddy or flat.
Questions about #6f2e38
What is #6f2e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f2e38 is rgb(111, 46, 56), in HSL hsl(351, 41%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 50%, 56%.
What colors pair well with the deep red of #6f2e38?
Is #6f2e38 suitable for text usage in web design?
While #6f2e38 offers a professional and formal tone, its dark, desaturated nature requires careful testing against background colors to meet accessibility standards. It functions most effectively as a base or accent color rather than primary body text.
Is #6f2e38 readable on white or black?
#6f2e38 has a 9.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.