Color #6A252C Color / Colour Code #6A252C
This page shows the hex color code for color #6a252c (#6A252C). The colour is a red tone with 48% saturation and 28% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #6A252C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#6A252C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #6A252C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 354 with its complement at 174 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #6A252C
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #6A252C
Design Use Cases for #6A252C
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #6A252C strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#6A252C at 28% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#6A252C falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #6A252C (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6a252c, #256a63);
CSS Code for #6A252C
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About Color #6A252C (#6A252C)
#6A252C is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 106 red, 37 green, and 44 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 48% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #6A252C is 58/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 65% magenta, 58% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #6A252C against white is 10.97:1 and against black is 1.91:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #256A63 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #6A252C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6A254E and #6A4125, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #6A252C?
- #6A252C is Color #6A252C, a red color (colour) with RGB(106, 37, 44), HSL(354, 48%, 28%), and CMYK(0%, 65%, 58%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 58/255.
- Is #6A252C accessible for text?
- Against white, #6A252C has a contrast ratio of 10.97:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.91:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #6A252C?
- The complementary colour is #256A63 (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6A254E and #6A4125. The triadic palette adds #2C6A25 and #252C6A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #6A252C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #6a252c; or rgb(106, 37, 44); or hsl(354, 48%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 48% 28%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.