#6A196E Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated violet carries a heavy and somber mood. Because #6a196e is quite deep, it works best as a moody background or a primary accent rather than for body text. It pairs well with soft gold or cream to break up the intense, shadowy feel. With a contrast ratio of 10.6:1 against white, this hex code ensures clear readability for large, bold typography.
Questions about #6a196e
What is #6a196e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a196e is rgb(106, 25, 110), in HSL hsl(297, 63%, 26%) and in CMYK 4%, 77%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair best with #6a196e?
#6a196e works best when paired with warm neutrals like cream or soft gold to ground its intensity. These pairings prevent the shade from feeling too somber while maintaining its elegant, sophisticated, and dark aesthetic in your design projects.
Is #6a196e readable on white or black?
#6a196e has a 10.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.