#6D0000

A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Maroon.

About #6D0000

Visually, #6D0000 is defined as a vivid red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Maroon. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(109, 0, 0).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 100% Y, and 57% K. The HSL representation is 0.0° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 21.4% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#6D0000
RGB109, 0, 0
HSL0.0°, 100.0%, 21.4%
CMYK0%, 100%, 100%, 57%
HSV0.0°, 100.0%, 42.7%
LAB21.0, 42.8, 32.0
XYZ6.3, 3.3, 0.3
Decimal7143424

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.73:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.65:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.40:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #6D0000; }
.text-color { color: #6D0000; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #6D0000; }

Similar Colors

Maroon
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