#614497 Hex Color
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#614497 is a dark, muted purple with cool violet undertones and moderate saturation. Its serious, mysterious character suits moody branding, spiritual themes, gaming interfaces, and luxury packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted gold, while white text remains highly legible at about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #614497.
Questions about #614497
What is #614497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #614497 is rgb(97, 68, 151), in HSL hsl(261, 38%, 43%) and in CMYK 36%, 55%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #614497?
#614497 pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, and soft gray because those lighter, restrained partners balance its cool violet undertones without competing with its serious, mysterious character while preserving a composed visual mood. Use cream for clean contrast and gold for a richer accent.
Is #614497 warm or cool?
#614497 reads as a cool color because its purple base leans toward violet rather than red, creating a subdued, contemplative feel. Its moderate saturation keeps the shade restrained, so it feels more serious and refined than bright or playful.
Is #614497 readable on white or black?
#614497 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.