#68218C Hex Color
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Somewhere between plum skin and deep grape, this dark purple carries a cool, dim mood. The hex code #68218c works best as a dominant base in dark mode or gaming UI, where white text stays readable at about 9.6:1 contrast. Pair it with warm amber or gold accents, or it can drift muddy next to soft neutrals.
Questions about #68218c
What is #68218c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68218c is rgb(104, 33, 140), in HSL hsl(280, 62%, 34%) and in CMYK 26%, 76%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #68218c?
Is #68218c a warm or cool purple?
It reads cool. The blue-leaning violet base and low lightness give it a cold, dim character. Warm accents like amber or brass balance that chill in a larger palette.
Is #68218c readable on white or black?
#68218c has a 9.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.