Color #6B0020 Color / Colour Code #6B0020
This page shows the hex color code for color #6b0020 (#6B0020). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #6B0020 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#6B0020 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 312, 342, and 12 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 342, 102, and 222 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #6B0020
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 342 to 27 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 342 with its complement at 162 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 #6B0020
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #6B0020
Design Use Cases for #6B0020
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #6B0020 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#6B0020 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its pink character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Playfulness & Compassion
#6B0020 is in the pink range (hue 342). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #6B0020 (hue 342) to its complement at hue 162. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 12. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6b0020, #006b4b);
CSS Code for #6B0020
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About Color #6B0020 (#6B0020)
#6B0020 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 107 red, 0 green, and 32 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 107.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 100% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #6B0020 is 36/255 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, 100% magenta, 70% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #6B0020 against white is 12.76:1 and against black is 1.65:1. 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 #006B4B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #6B0020. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6B0056 and #6B1500, 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 #6B0020?
- #6B0020 is Color #6B0020, a pink color (colour) with RGB(107, 0, 32), HSL(342, 100%, 21%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 70%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 36/255.
- Is #6B0020 accessible for text?
- Against white, #6B0020 has a contrast ratio of 12.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.65:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #6B0020?
- The complementary colour is #006B4B (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6B0056 and #6B1500. The triadic palette adds #206B00 and #00206B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #6B0020 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #6b0020; or rgb(107, 0, 32); or hsl(342, 100%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 100% 21%; 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.