Information about #6B1E2C color

#6B1E2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6B1E2C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(107, 30, 44) (42% red, 11.8% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 25 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6B1E2C 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 almost identical to X Factor (#681B2B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Livewire (#6D1C27) and Red Berry (#701F28).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(107, 30, 44)), which gives #6B1E2C its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B1E2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. #6B1E2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6B1E2C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#6B1E2C 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 #6B1E2C

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

X Factor color link
X Factor

#681B2B

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Monarch color link
Monarch

#6B252C

Breakfree color link
Breakfree

#65192A

Pohutukawa color link
Pohutukawa

#651C26

Deep Impact color link
Deep Impact

#672729

Dynamite color link
Dynamite

#6F282B

Coco color link
Coco

#682828

Red Bean color link
Red Bean

#672422

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B1E2C
  • RGB107, 30, 44
  • CMYK0, 30, 25, 58
  • CSSrgb(107, 30, 44)
  • HSL349°, 56%, 27%
  • HSL Precise349.091°, 56.204%, 26.863%
  • HSV349°, 72%, 42%
  • HSB349°, 72%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.420, 0.118, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.420, 0.118, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.420, 0.118, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6B1E2C
  • DECIMAL ID7020076
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01