#681857 Hex Color
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This deep, muted magenta carries a heavy, serious presence. Because the hex code #681857 is so dark, it works best as a moody base for fashion or lifestyle branding. Pair it with soft cream or pale peach to keep your design from appearing too muddy. White text reads perfectly on this dark surface, offering excellent readability with a high 11.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #681857
What is #681857 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #681857 is rgb(104, 24, 87), in HSL hsl(313, 63%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 16%, 59%.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #681857?
Is #681857 a good choice for text on websites?
This color is excellent for backgrounds, but avoid using it for small text because its low lightness makes it difficult to read. It performs best as a dark, moody canvas for large, white typography, achieving a high 11.3:1 contrast ratio.
Is #681857 readable on white or black?
#681857 has a 11.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.