Information about #6E2221 color

#6E2221 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6E2221 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(110, 34, 33) (43.1% red, 13.3% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 30 / 57 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6E2221 is a clearly saturated warm red 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 Hot N Spicy (#6B2320). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Heatwave (#6E2620) and Red Bean (#672422).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(110, 34, 33)), which gives #6E2221 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6E2221 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. No one has named #6E2221 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6E2221 color variations

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

#6E2221 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#CC5755

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#DD8F8D

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#EEC7C6

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White

#FFFFFF

#6E2221 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#571B1A

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#411413

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#2B0D0D

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#150606

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Black

#000000

#6E2221 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#76302E

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#7C403F

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#7F5352

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#806867

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Grey

#808080

#6E2221 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#6D4020

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#6E2221

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#6D203E

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#6D205D

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#5F206D

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#6E2221 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
#6E2221
#6E2221

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#216D6E
#216D6E

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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
#6E2221
#6E2221

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#21466E
#21466E

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#216E49
#216E49

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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
#6E4921
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#6E2146
#6E2146

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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
#6E2221
#6E2221

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#216E22
#216E22

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#22216E
#22216E

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#6E2221
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#6D6E21
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#216D6E
#216D6E

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#22216E
#22216E

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#466E21
#466E21

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#216D6E
#216D6E

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#49216E
#49216E

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Nearest named colors to #6E2221

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

Hot N Spicy color link
Hot N Spicy

#6B2320

Heatwave color link
Heatwave

#6E2620

Red Bean color link
Red Bean

#672422

Red Berry color link
Red Berry

#701F28

Persian Plum color link
Persian Plum

#701C1C

Livewire color link
Livewire

#6D1C27

Jalapeno color link
Jalapeno

#701C28

Crown Of Thorns color link
Crown Of Thorns

#771F1F

Kakaramea color link
Kakaramea

#6E2C25

Pioneer Red color link
Pioneer Red

#642620

Coco color link
Coco

#682828

Dynamite color link
Dynamite

#6F282B

#6E2221 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6E2221
  • RGB110, 34, 33
  • CMYK0, 30, 30, 57
  • HSL1°, 54%, 28%
  • HSL Precise0.779°, 53.846%, 28.039%
  • HSV1°, 70%, 43%
  • HSB1°, 70%, 43%
  • HEX ID6E2221
  • DECIMAL ID7217697
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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