#60189B Hex Color
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Deep, dim, and unmistakably purple, #60189b sits low on the lightness scale but keeps enough saturation to stay rich rather than muddy. That mix gives it a moody, mysterious feel suited to dark interfaces, gaming layouts, and luxury branding. It works best as a dominant base, where white text passes contrast checks at about 10:1. Try a muted gold accent instead of white for something less expected.
Questions about #60189b
What is #60189b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #60189b is rgb(96, 24, 155), in HSL hsl(273, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 38%, 85%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #60189b?
Muted gold, dusty lavender, and desaturated teal all sit well beside it. For text, white gives the strongest contrast at about 10:1, well above the WCAG AA threshold.
Is #60189b a warm or cool purple?
It reads cool thanks to its blue-leaning undertones and low lightness. That coolness gives it a serious, mysterious character that brighter purples lack.
Is #60189b readable on white or black?
#60189b has a 9.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.