#6A06A0 Hex Color
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Dark mode layouts and luxury branding are natural homes for the hex code #6a06a0. This deep purple carries a blue undertone that reads cool, and its low lightness keeps the mood dim and serious. It works best as a dominant base under white type, which clears contrast checks at about 9.8:1. Warm gold or soft pink accents stop it from feeling flat.
Questions about #6a06a0
What is #6a06a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a06a0 is rgb(106, 6, 160), in HSL hsl(279, 93%, 33%) and in CMYK 34%, 96%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #6a06a0?
#6a06a0 pairs well with warm gold and dusty pink, both of which contrast its cool blue undertone. Muted sage works too when you want the purple to stay dominant.
Is #6a06a0 readable on white or black?
#6a06a0 has a 9.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.