#604AAE Hex Color
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The hex code #604aae identifies a saturated, medium-dark purple with cool blue undertones. It brings intensity and mystery without the weight of near-black shades. Its strong chroma suits calls to action, highlights, and creative branding, especially beside warm cream or muted gold. Use it as a supporting accent or dark UI surface, with white text reaching about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #604aae
What is #604aae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #604aae is rgb(96, 74, 174), in HSL hsl(253, 40%, 49%) and in CMYK 45%, 57%, 0%, 32%.
Does #604aae read as a warm or cool purple?
#604aae reads as a cool, saturated purple because its blue undertones outweigh its red component, creating a crisp, focused mood rather than the warmth often found in red-violet purples under warm lighting.
What colors pair well with #604aae?
#604aae pairs especially well with warm cream, muted gold, and soft gray, which balance its cool blue undertones without competing with its saturated purple character across layouts and brand palettes.
Is #604aae readable on white or black?
#604aae has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.