#6D242C

A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.

About #6D242C

Visually, #6D242C is defined as a moderate 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 109, 36, and 44.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 67% magenta, 60% yellow, and 57% black. The HSL representation is 353.4° hue, 50.3% saturation, and 28.4% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#6D242C
RGB109, 36, 44
HSL353.4°, 50.3%, 28.4%
CMYK0%, 67%, 60%, 57%
HSV353.4°, 67.0%, 42.7%
LAB25.8, 33.1, 12.4
XYZ7.4, 4.7, 2.9
Decimal7152684

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.94:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.65:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #6D242C; }
.text-color { color: #6D242C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #6D242C; }

Similar Colors

Brown
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