#681A4D Hex Color
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Close to the skin of a ripe plum, #681a4d is a dark, muted magenta with a soft wine-like warmth. Its low lightness gives white text strong contrast, about 11.4:1, so it holds up as a moody background for nightlife, cosmetics, or romance branding. Pair it with muted gold for richness. Against bright white, it can read flat.
Questions about #681a4d
What is #681a4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #681a4d is rgb(104, 26, 77), in HSL hsl(321, 60%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 26%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #681a4d?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft cream all flatter #681a4d without fighting its low saturation. For sharper contrast, try a desaturated teal, which sits near its complement and keeps the palette from feeling heavy.
Is #681a4d readable on white or black?
#681a4d has a 11.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.