When Mourning Basalt opposite Grinding

#6d1c23 RGB(109,28,35)

About this color

When Mourning Basalt opposite Grinding presents itself as a dark, vivid red shade, sitting at #6d1c23 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#6d1c23RGB(109, 28, 35)

HSL 355° · 59% saturation · 27% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Chinese red, associated with luck and celebration for millennia, remains one of the most culturally specific colour associations anywhere in the world.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Mourning Basalt opposite Grinding
HEX
#6d1c23
RGB
rgb(109,28,35)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,11%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(355,59%,27%)
HSV
hsv(355,74%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,74,68,57)
LAB
lab(24,36,16)
LCH
lch(24,39,24)
sRGB
(0.427,0.11,0.137)
HEX8
#6d1c23ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109028035

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
59%
Hue
355°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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