What color is #6C1929?

#6C1929 is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(108, 25, 41), and in HSL hsl(348, 62%, 26%).

Is #6C1929 accessible as text?

On white, #6C1929 has a contrast ratio of 11.61:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.81:1 (fails). For text placed on #6C1929, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #6C1929?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-900 (#82181A).

What colors go well with #6C1929?

#6C1929 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #196B5B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #6C1929 below.

Is #6C1929 good for buttons?

#6C1929 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #6C1929 — black text only reaches 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #6C1929 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #6C1929 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#6C1929 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #6C1929

Not just a swatch — here's how #6C1929 works with other colors. Named schemes with #6C1929 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #6C1929 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burgundy as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #6C1929 Anchor #141210 Accent #D29D4E Secondary #322526 Surface #F3EDE3

Burgundy carries the depth in this luxury scheme, offset by a brass accent and near-black and held together by a deep neutral and an off-white surface.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #6C1929 Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EAD9C1 Accent #444F3A Anchor #5A222F

Burgundy plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #6C1929 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #3D0903

Burgundy adds the colour to this moody editorial scheme — charcoal and a mid-grey around it, a bone highlight, and a muted jewel accent drawn from Burgundy.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #6C1929 Secondary #78595B Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Burgundy is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Burgundy carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #6C1929 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 78/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 65/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 65/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 70/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #6C1929

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People also use #6C1929 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 11.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAC8CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6B2419 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #6C1929 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #6C1929;
  --color-base-rgb: 108 25 41;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(35.8% 0.116 14.4);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DDE3;
  --color-200: #EFBDC7;
  --color-300: #E090A0;
  --color-400: #CC667A;
  --color-500: #B1445A;
  --color-600: #873A4A;
  --color-700: #602E38;
  --color-800: #3F2228;
  --color-900: #27161A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burgundy: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F8DDE3',
    200: '#EFBDC7',
    300: '#E090A0',
    400: '#CC667A',
    500: '#B1445A',
    600: '#873A4A',
    700: '#602E38',
    800: '#3F2228',
    900: '#27161A',
  },
}

$base: #6C1929;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F8DDE3;
$base-200: #EFBDC7;
$base-300: #E090A0;
$base-400: #CC667A;
$base-500: #B1445A;
$base-600: #873A4A;
$base-700: #602E38;
$base-800: #3F2228;
$base-900: #27161A;
$base-hover: #561421;
$base-subtle: #E1ACB6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#6C1929",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E090A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC667A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1445A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #6C1929

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