Information about #6D2C37 color

#6D2C37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6D2C37 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(109, 44, 55) — 42.7% red, 17.3% green, 21.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 21 / 57. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6D2C37 presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy 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 Wine (#722F37). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hot Wired (#6F2637) and Siren (#69293B).

In RGB terms — rgb(109, 44, 55) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #6D2C37 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. No one has named #6D2C37 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6D2C37 color variations

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#6D2C37 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 #6D2C37

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

Wine color link
Wine

#722F37

Hot Wired color link
Hot Wired

#6F2637

Siren color link
Siren

#69293B

Patio Red color link
Patio Red

#6D3331

Ribbon color link
Ribbon

#71333C

Tamarillo color link
Tamarillo

#752B2F

Garnet color link
Garnet

#733635

Matchmaker color link
Matchmaker

#6D3540

Dynamite color link
Dynamite

#6F282B

Monarch color link
Monarch

#6B252C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D2C37
  • RGB109, 44, 55
  • CMYK0, 25, 21, 57
  • CSSrgb(109, 44, 55)
  • HSL350°, 42%, 30%
  • HSL Precise349.846°, 42.484%, 30%
  • HSV350°, 60%, 43%
  • HSB350°, 60%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.173, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.173, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.173, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6D2C37
  • DECIMAL ID7154743
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01