#6F2A2D color
The hex color #6F2A2D is a dark, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 16.5% green and 17.6% blue (111, 42, 45).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 45% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 62% magenta, 59% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Wine and Unwind (#772C30), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.27:1).
#6F2A2D color codes
| HEX | #6F2A2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 42, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 16.5%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 45%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 62%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 62%, 59%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.37, 30.88, 13.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.37, 33.85, 24.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.858, 5.226, 3.077) | |
| Decimal | 7285293 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F2A2D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #6F2A2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #6F2A2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #6F2A2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3b382dProtanopia
no red cones#4c462bDeuteranopia
no green cones#7a1e2cTritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f2a2d; }
.text { color: #6f2a2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f2a2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 42 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f2a2d, #6f492a); }
Similar colors
#772c30Wine and Unwind#6a2f2fArcane Red#722f37Wine#6c322eKenyan Copper#7c2d37Paprika#712735Merlot Fields#73383cCuba Libre#772233Whisky Cola
Questions
- What color is #6F2A2D?
- #6F2A2D is a dark, desaturated red, closest to the named color Wine and Unwind. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F2A2D?
- The RGB value is 111, 42, 45: 111 red, 42 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F2A2D?
- The complementary color is #2A6F6C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F2A2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 and white text 10.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.