Color #6B2E1F Color / Colour Code #6B2E1F
This page shows the hex color code for color #6b2e1f (#6B2E1F). The colour is a red tone with 55% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #6B2E1F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#6B2E1F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 342, 12, and 42 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 12, 132, and 252 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #6B2E1F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 12 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 12 to 57 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 12 with its complement at 192 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 #6B2E1F
Lightness variations at hue 12 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #6B2E1F
Design Use Cases for #6B2E1F
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #6B2E1F 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
#6B2E1F at 27% 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
#6B2E1F falls in the red spectrum (hue 12). 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 #6B2E1F (hue 12) to its complement at hue 192. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 42. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6b2e1f, #1f5c6b);
CSS Code for #6B2E1F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #6B2E1F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #6B2E1F (#6B2E1F)
#6B2E1F is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 107 red, 46 green, and 31 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 12 degrees with 55% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #6B2E1F is 63/255 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, 57% magenta, 71% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #6B2E1F against white is 10.32:1 and against black is 2.04:1. 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 #1F5C6B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #6B2E1F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6B1F36 and #6B541F, 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.
How to Explore Color #6B2E1F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #6B2E1F?
- #6B2E1F is Color #6B2E1F, a red color (colour) with RGB(107, 46, 31), HSL(12, 55%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 57%, 71%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 63/255.
- Is #6B2E1F accessible for text?
- Against white, #6B2E1F has a contrast ratio of 10.32:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.04:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #6B2E1F?
- The complementary colour is #1F5C6B (hue 192). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6B1F36 and #6B541F. The triadic palette adds #1F6B2E and #2E1F6B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #6B2E1F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #6b2e1f; or rgb(107, 46, 31); or hsl(12, 55%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 12 55% 27%; 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.