#623080 Hex Color
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#623080 is a deep, muted purple that reads dim and serious. Its low lightness gives it weight, so it works best as a dark base for moody designs rather than an accent. Pair it with warm golds or soft creams to keep it from going flat. White text sits comfortably on top, with contrast near 9.3:1, so it handles small body type in dark mode layouts.
Questions about #623080
What is #623080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #623080 is rgb(98, 48, 128), in HSL hsl(278, 45%, 35%) and in CMYK 23%, 63%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #623080?
Warm golds, soft creams, and muted teals flatter #623080 best. The warmth lifts its dim, grayed undertone and keeps large purple areas from reading flat. Use the purple as the dominant base and the warmer tone as an accent.
Is #623080 readable on white or black?
#623080 has a 9.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.