What color is #6F0C1F?

#6F0C1F is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(111, 12, 31), and in HSL hsl(348, 80%, 24%).

Is #6F0C1F accessible as text?

On white, #6F0C1F has a contrast ratio of 12.01:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.75:1 (fails). For text placed on #6F0C1F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #6F0C1F?

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

What colors go well with #6F0C1F?

#6F0C1F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0C6E5B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #6F0C1F below.

Is #6F0C1F good for buttons?

#6F0C1F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #6F0C1F — black text only reaches 1.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #6F0C1F the same as CSS maroon?

No — #6F0C1F is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#6F0C1F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #6F0C1F

Not just a swatch — here's how #6F0C1F works with other colors. Named schemes with #6F0C1F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #6F0C1F Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosewood 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 #6F0C1F Anchor #141210 Accent #D19D4E Secondary #322525 Surface #F3EDE3

Rosewood 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 #6F0C1F Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Rosewood 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 #6F0C1F Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #3E0300

Rosewood 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 Rosewood.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #6F0C1F Secondary #795657 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rosewood 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 Rosewood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #6F0C1F 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 29/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 66/100

High

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

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 69/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #6F0C1F

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People also use #6F0C1F 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 12.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFC2CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6E190C — 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 #6F0C1F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #6F0C1F;
  --color-base-rgb: 111 12 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(35.1% 0.130 18.2);
  --color-50: #FEF1F3;
  --color-100: #FCD9E0;
  --color-200: #F7B6C3;
  --color-300: #EB8499;
  --color-400: #DB5771;
  --color-500: #C13450;
  --color-600: #932F43;
  --color-700: #682734;
  --color-800: #441D25;
  --color-900: #291418;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosewood: {
    50: '#FEF1F3',
    100: '#FCD9E0',
    200: '#F7B6C3',
    300: '#EB8499',
    400: '#DB5771',
    500: '#C13450',
    600: '#932F43',
    700: '#682734',
    800: '#441D25',
    900: '#291418',
  },
}

$base: #6F0C1F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F3;
$base-100: #FCD9E0;
$base-200: #F7B6C3;
$base-300: #EB8499;
$base-400: #DB5771;
$base-500: #C13450;
$base-600: #932F43;
$base-700: #682734;
$base-800: #441D25;
$base-900: #291418;
$base-hover: #580A19;
$base-subtle: #E8A2B0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#6F0C1F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7B6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB8499",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DB5771",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C13450",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#932F43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#682734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #6F0C1F

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