Information about #6A1B16 color

#6A1B16 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6A1B16 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(106, 27, 22) — 41.6% red, 10.6% green, 8.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 31 / 33 / 58. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6A1B16 is a vivid, lively warm red that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Persian Plum (#701C1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Maroon (#621D1D) and Hot N Spicy (#6B2320).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(106, 27, 22)), which gives #6A1B16 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6A1B16 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #6A1B16 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#6A1B16 color variations

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

#6A1B16 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 #6A1B16

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

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Hot N Spicy color link
Hot N Spicy

#6B2320

Royal Maroon color link
Royal Maroon

#670E10

Red Bean color link
Red Bean

#672422

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Pioneer Red color link
Pioneer Red

#642620

Pohutukawa color link
Pohutukawa

#651C26

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A1B16
  • RGB106, 27, 22
  • CMYK0, 31, 33, 58
  • CSSrgb(106, 27, 22)
  • HSL4°, 66%, 25%
  • HSL Precise3.571°, 65.625%, 25.098%
  • HSV4°, 79%, 42%
  • HSB4°, 79%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • GLSLvec3(0.416, 0.106, 0.086)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.416, 0.106, 0.086, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.416, 0.106, 0.086)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6A1B16
  • DECIMAL ID6953750
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01