#6171DE Hex Color
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#6171de is a saturated, mid-tone indigo that commands attention without feeling aggressive. Its high chroma makes it an excellent choice for a call to action or a bold interface accent. Pair this color with warm ochre or soft cream to balance its cool intensity. The hex code for this lively shade is #6171de, which offers enough contrast for legible black text in small sizes.
Questions about #6171de
What is #6171de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6171de is rgb(97, 113, 222), in HSL hsl(232, 65%, 63%) and in CMYK 56%, 49%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #6171de?
To balance the intensity of #6171de, pair it with warm, earthy tones like ochre or soft, neutral creams. These warmer hues ground the cool, high-energy nature of the indigo, creating a balanced and professional contrast for design layouts.
Is #6171de suitable for text on a white background?
#6171de generally offers sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for standard readability, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. However, avoid using it for very small or thin font weights, where the mid-tone saturation may cause minor visual vibration.
Is #6171de readable on white or black?
#6171de has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.