Information about #691E1D color

#691E1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #691E1D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(105, 30, 29) (41.2% red, 11.8% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 30 / 59 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#691E1D is a confidently colored earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Hot N Spicy (#6B2320). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vintage Maroon (#621D1D) and Persian Plum (#701C1C).

In RGB terms — rgb(105, 30, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #691E1D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#691E1D color variations

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#691E1D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #691E1D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Hot N Spicy color link
Hot N Spicy

#6B2320

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Red Bean color link
Red Bean

#672422

Pioneer Red color link
Pioneer Red

#642620

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Pohutukawa color link
Pohutukawa

#651C26

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#691E1D
  • RGB105, 30, 29
  • CMYK0, 29, 30, 59
  • CSSrgb(105, 30, 29)
  • HSL1°, 57%, 26%
  • HSL Precise0.789°, 56.716%, 26.275%
  • HSV1°, 72%, 41%
  • HSB1°, 72%, 41%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.412
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.412, 0.118, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.412, 0.118, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.412, 0.118, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID691E1D
  • DECIMAL ID6888989
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01