#6851BD Hex Color
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#6851bd is a saturated, high-energy purple that commands attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as a 10 percent accent color in UI designs or branding rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted mint greens or soft gold for a striking contrast. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about #6851bd
What is #6851bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6851bd is rgb(104, 81, 189), in HSL hsl(253, 45%, 53%) and in CMYK 45%, 57%, 0%, 26%.
How can I best use #6851bd in a user interface design?
#6851bd is a high-intensity color that works most effectively when used as a ten percent accent rather than a primary background. It serves as an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons because it provides a strong, readable contrast against white text.
What colors pair well with the #6851bd purple shade?
This saturated purple pairs exceptionally well with muted mint greens or soft gold tones to create a balanced, striking contrast. These combinations help ground the intensity of #6851bd, making your overall design feel more harmonious and visually appealing.
Is #6851bd readable on white or black?
#6851bd has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.