#6D4249

A dark, muted red closely aligning with Dimgray.

About #6D4249

When working with digital screens, the color #6D4249 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Dimgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 109, 66, and 73.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 39% M, 33% Y, and 57% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#6D4249
RGB109, 66, 73
HSL350.2°, 24.6%, 34.3%
CMYK0%, 39%, 33%, 57%
HSV350.2°, 39.4%, 42.7%
LAB33.2, 19.6, 3.7
XYZ9.5, 7.6, 7.3
Decimal7160393

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.53:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.15:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #6D4249; }
.text-color { color: #6D4249; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #6D4249; }

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