Information about #6A2A36 color

#6A2A36 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6A2A36 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(106, 42, 54) — 41.6% red, 16.5% green, 21.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 20 / 58. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6A2A36 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Siren (#69293B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hot Wired (#6F2637) and Autumn Leaves (#712834).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(106, 42, 54)), which gives #6A2A36 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6A2A36 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. #6A2A36 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6A2A36 color variations

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#6A2A36 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 #6A2A36

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

Siren color link
Siren

#69293B

Hot Wired color link
Hot Wired

#6F2637

Wine color link
Wine

#722F37

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Patio Red color link
Patio Red

#6D3331

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Monarch color link
Monarch

#6B252C

Fahrenheit color link
Fahrenheit

#672E2B

Dynamite color link
Dynamite

#6F282B

Cajun color link
Cajun

#662F2B

Ribbon color link
Ribbon

#71333C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A2A36
  • RGB106, 42, 54
  • CMYK0, 25, 20, 58
  • CSSrgb(106, 42, 54)
  • HSL349°, 43%, 29%
  • HSL Precise348.75°, 43.243%, 29.02%
  • HSV349°, 60%, 42%
  • HSB349°, 60%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.416, 0.165, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.416, 0.165, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.416, 0.165, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6A2A36
  • DECIMAL ID6957622
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01