#68147D Hex Color
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Deep and saturated, #68147d carries a heavy, serious presence that commands attention. This dark violet works best as a primary base for moody interfaces or as a striking accent against pale grays. Because white text offers excellent legibility at a 10.6:1 contrast ratio, you can use this hex code for clear, high-impact typography. It feels grounded, making it a reliable choice for luxury or structured branding.
Questions about #68147d
What is #68147d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68147d is rgb(104, 20, 125), in HSL hsl(288, 72%, 28%) and in CMYK 17%, 84%, 0%, 51%.
What color combinations work best with #68147d?
This deep violet pairs beautifully with neutral light gray to ground its intensity, or against soft cream for a sophisticated, luxury feel. Avoid pairing it with dark, muddy tones that might clash with its saturation.
Is #68147d readable on white or black?
#68147d has a 10.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.