Information about #6C2D38 color

#6C2D38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6C2D38 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(108, 45, 56) — 42.4% red, 17.6% green, 22% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 20 / 58. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6C2D38 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Siren (#69293B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Wine (#722F37) and Hot Wired (#6F2637).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(108, 45, 56)), which gives #6C2D38 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6C2D38 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6C2D38 color variations

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#6C2D38 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 #6C2D38

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

Wine color link
Wine

#722F37

Hot Wired color link
Hot Wired

#6F2637

Ribbon color link
Ribbon

#71333C

Patio Red color link
Patio Red

#6D3331

Matchmaker color link
Matchmaker

#6D3540

Garnet color link
Garnet

#733635

Tamarillo color link
Tamarillo

#752B2F

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Fahrenheit color link
Fahrenheit

#672E2B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6C2D38
  • RGB108, 45, 56
  • CMYK0, 25, 20, 58
  • CSSrgb(108, 45, 56)
  • HSL350°, 41%, 30%
  • HSL Precise349.524°, 41.176%, 30%
  • HSV350°, 58%, 42%
  • HSB350°, 58%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.424, 0.176, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.424, 0.176, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.424, 0.176, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6C2D38
  • DECIMAL ID7089464
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01