#683AB0 Hex Color
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A saturated, fairly dark purple with cool violet undertones. The hex code #683ab0 gives layouts a bold, vivid presence suited to accents, calls to action, and moody backgrounds. Its strong chroma conveys energy and mystery without losing structure. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #683ab0
What is #683ab0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #683ab0 is rgb(104, 58, 176), in HSL hsl(263, 50%, 46%) and in CMYK 41%, 67%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #683ab0?
#683ab0 pairs well with warm cream and muted sage, which soften its high saturation without flattening its depth. Use charcoal for text or framing when you want a restrained palette, and reserve the purple for accents or strong headings.
Is #683ab0 readable on white or black?
#683ab0 has a 7.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.