#654D61 Hex Color
Dusty magenta with a moody edge
Dark magenta with a dusty, grayed edge. #654d61 works best as a supporting tone in moody palettes, where its low saturation calms brighter accents. It flatters blush pink and olive, and white text sits at about 7.5:1 contrast behind it, enough for small body text. Use the hex code #654d61 for nightlife branding, cosmetics, or dim interfaces.
Questions about #654d61
What is #654d61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #654d61 is rgb(101, 77, 97), in HSL hsl(310, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 4%, 60%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #654d61?
White text is the clear choice, reading at about 7.5:1 contrast. That passes WCAG AA for small body text, while black text falls well short of the 4.5:1 threshold.
What colors pair well with #654d61?
Dusty rose, sage, and warm cream all sit comfortably beside its muted magenta tone. For contrast, a small coral or mustard accent pops against its low saturation.
Is #654d61 readable on white or black?
#654d61 has a 7.53:1 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.