Information about #6B2D27 color

#6B2D27 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6B2D27 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(107, 45, 39) (42% red, 17.6% green, 15.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 27 / 58 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #6B2D27 reads as a confidently colored red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kakaramea (#6E2C25). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cypress Bark Red (#6F3028) and Fahrenheit (#672E2B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(107, 45, 39)), which gives #6B2D27 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B2D27 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6B2D27 color variations

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#6B2D27 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 #6B2D27

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

Kakaramea color link
Kakaramea

#6E2C25

Fahrenheit color link
Fahrenheit

#672E2B

Coco color link
Coco

#682828

Cajun color link
Cajun

#662F2B

Pueblo color link
Pueblo

#6E3326

Kwila color link
Kwila

#6D332A

Deep Impact color link
Deep Impact

#672729

Dynamite color link
Dynamite

#6F282B

Meranti color link
Meranti

#6B342A

Monarch color link
Monarch

#6B252C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B2D27
  • RGB107, 45, 39
  • CMYK0, 24, 27, 58
  • CSSrgb(107, 45, 39)
  • HSL5°, 47%, 29%
  • HSL Precise5.294°, 46.575%, 28.627%
  • HSV5°, 64%, 42%
  • HSB5°, 64%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.420, 0.176, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.420, 0.176, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.420, 0.176, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6B2D27
  • DECIMAL ID7023911
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01