Information about #6B232C color

#6B232C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6B232C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(107, 35, 44) (42% red, 13.7% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 28 / 25 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6B232C presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Monarch (#6B252C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Deep Impact (#672729) and Dynamite (#6F282B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(107, 35, 44)), which gives #6B232C its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B232C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6B232C color variations

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#6B232C 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 #6B232C

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

Monarch color link
Monarch

#6B252C

Deep Impact color link
Deep Impact

#672729

Dynamite color link
Dynamite

#6F282B

Coco color link
Coco

#682828

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

X Factor color link
X Factor

#681B2B

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Red Bean color link
Red Bean

#672422

Pohutukawa color link
Pohutukawa

#651C26

#6B232C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B232C
  • RGB107, 35, 44
  • CMYK0, 28, 25, 58
  • HSL353°, 51%, 28%
  • HSL Precise352.5°, 50.704%, 27.843%
  • HSV353°, 67%, 42%
  • HSB353°, 67%, 42%
  • HEX ID6B232C
  • DECIMAL ID7021356
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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