#642A94 Hex Color
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#642a94 is a dark, cool purple with a dim, muted finish. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody brand palettes, and it carries white text at about 9.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #642a94 pairs better with dusty golds and muted pinks than with bright accents, which can make it read muddy.
Questions about #642a94
What is #642a94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #642a94 is rgb(100, 42, 148), in HSL hsl(273, 56%, 37%) and in CMYK 32%, 72%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #642a94?
White text works best on #642a94, reaching about 9.1:1 contrast. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so the color holds up as a background for readable interfaces and long-form content.
What colors pair well with #642a94?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and soft lavender tints flatter #642a94. Its dim, cool depth turns muddy next to bright neons, so keep pairings low in saturation for a richer result.
Is #642a94 readable on white or black?
#642a94 has a 9.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.