#6A09A5 Hex Color
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#6a09a5 is a dark, highly saturated purple with a cool violet undertone. Its low lightness gives it a serious, mysterious feel, while strong chroma keeps it from looking dull. The hex code #6a09a5 works well as a supporting tone or accent in gaming, luxury, spiritual, and moody designs. White text reaches about 9.6:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #6a09a5
What is #6a09a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a09a5 is rgb(106, 9, 165), in HSL hsl(277, 90%, 34%) and in CMYK 36%, 95%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #6a09a5 in a design palette?
#6a09a5 pairs best with charcoal, white, silver, or muted gold because these quieter companions balance its high saturation and cool violet cast without competing for attention across a palette. Use charcoal for structure and muted gold for a restrained luxury accent.
Does #6a09a5 read as a warm or cool purple?
#6a09a5 reads cool because its blue-violet hue is paired with strong saturation and relatively low lightness, giving it a dense, focused appearance rather than a soft or dusty one in most palettes. Warm neutrals can pull it toward a richer, more theatrical mood.
Is #6a09a5 readable on white or black?
#6a09a5 has a 9.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.