#6A0DAD Hex Color
A bold and punchy saturated violet
This saturated violet holds significant visual weight, making it a powerful choice for branding or moody UI accents. Because #6a0dad is quite intense, it works best as a 10% pop rather than a full background. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to balance the cool intensity. The hex code #6a0dad provides excellent contrast with white text for readable headlines.
Questions about #6a0dad
What is #6a0dad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a0dad is rgb(106, 13, 173), in HSL hsl(275, 86%, 36%) and in CMYK 39%, 92%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #6a0dad in a UI design?
This intense violet balances beautifully when paired with cream or light warm-gray tones that soften its natural vibration. Avoid placing it against harsh black, as the lack of contrast can cause text to blur and become difficult to read.
Is #6a0dad readable on white or black?
#6a0dad has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.