#6A1E5B Hex Color
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This dark, moody plum offers a serious and mysterious tone perfect for high-contrast branding or dark mode interfaces. Because it sits on the deeper end of the spectrum, #6a1e5b works best as a supporting background or accent rather than a primary text color. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or pale pinks to balance its heavy, shadowy saturation. The hex code for this deep shade is #6a1e5b.
Questions about #6a1e5b
What is #6a1e5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a1e5b is rgb(106, 30, 91), in HSL hsl(312, 56%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 14%, 58%.
How should I use #6a1e5b in UI design?
Use #6a1e5b as an accent color rather than primary text, as its heavy saturation can cause readability issues on dark backgrounds. It pairs effectively with cream or pale pink tones to ground the interface and provide essential visual balance.
Does #6a1e5b work well for branding?
Yes, #6a1e5b creates a high-contrast, serious tone that works well for luxury or professional branding. It functions best when paired with neutral, lighter tones to keep the overall look accessible while maintaining that distinctive, mysterious depth in the visual hierarchy.
Is #6a1e5b readable on white or black?
#6a1e5b has a 10.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.