#634EAE Hex Color

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This dark, saturated violet carries a moody and serious weight. Because #634eae offers high contrast with white text, it works well as a grounding background color for tech or gaming interfaces. Use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming a design, as its intensity dominates other hues. The hex code for this cool, enigmatic purple is #634eae.

Questions about #634eae

What is #634eae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #634eae is rgb(99, 78, 174), in HSL hsl(253, 38%, 49%) and in CMYK 43%, 55%, 0%, 32%.
How should I use #634eae in a web interface?
#634eae works best as a primary action color or a deep, grounding background for dark mode designs. Because of its high saturation, pair it with soft cream or pure white text to ensure readability for your users.
Is #634eae readable on white or black?
#634eae has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.