#690099 Hex Color
Deep Violet With a Moody Edge
#690099 is a dark purple that sits deep in the violet range with almost no red warmth. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode layouts and moody branding, though it can turn muddy in large flat fields. White text on this hex code clears WCAG AA at about 10.2:1. Pair it with warm gold for contrast.
Questions about #690099
What is #690099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #690099 is rgb(105, 0, 153), in HSL hsl(281, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 31%, 100%, 0%, 40%.
What text color works on #690099?
White text on #690099 gives about 10.2:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Black text fails here because the color is already very dark.
What colors pair well with #690099?
Warm gold and amber balance #690099's cool depth, while sage makes a quieter, earthier partner. Skip bright pinks, which can cheapen its mood.
Is #690099 readable on white or black?
#690099 has a 10.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.