#661D24

A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.

About #661D24

The hex code #661D24 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 102, 29, and 36.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 72% Magenta, 65% Yellow, and 60% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#661D24
RGB102, 29, 36
HSL354.2°, 55.7%, 25.7%
CMYK0%, 72%, 65%, 60%
HSV354.2°, 71.6%, 40.0%
LAB23.1, 33.1, 14.0
XYZ6.2, 3.8, 2.1
Decimal6692132

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.77:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.36:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #661D24; }
.text-color { color: #661D24; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #661D24; }

Similar Colors

Brown
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