Information about #6F2D1B color

#6F2D1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6F2D1B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(111, 45, 27) (43.5% red, 17.6% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 33 / 56 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated red, #6F2D1B holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Heatwave (#6E2620). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cypress Bark (#752E23) and Kakaramea (#6E2C25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(111, 45, 27)), which gives #6F2D1B its character. If you plan to put text on a #6F2D1B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (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.

#6F2D1B color variations

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

#6F2D1B 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 #6F2D1B

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

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Cypress Bark color link
Cypress Bark

#752E23

Kakaramea color link
Kakaramea

#6E2C25

Hot N Spicy color link
Hot N Spicy

#6B2320

Pueblo color link
Pueblo

#6E3326

Red Bean color link
Red Bean

#672422

Pioneer Red color link
Pioneer Red

#642620

Coco color link
Coco

#682828

Kwila color link
Kwila

#6D332A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6F2D1B
  • RGB111, 45, 27
  • CMYK0, 26, 33, 56
  • CSSrgb(111, 45, 27)
  • HSL13°, 61%, 27%
  • HSL Precise12.857°, 60.87%, 27.059%
  • HSV13°, 76%, 44%
  • HSB13°, 76%, 44%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.435, 0.176, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.435, 0.176, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.435, 0.176, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6F2D1B
  • DECIMAL ID7286043
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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