#6A3AD1 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #6a3ad1 is a cool, blue-leaning purple with a vivid medium-dark finish. Its intensity brings energy and attention, while the shaded value adds mystery, structure, and depth. The hex code #6a3ad1 works well for calls to action, gaming accents, luxury branding, and moody interfaces. White text provides about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #6a3ad1
What is #6a3ad1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a3ad1 is rgb(106, 58, 209), in HSL hsl(259, 62%, 52%) and in CMYK 49%, 72%, 0%, 18%.
Is #6a3ad1 a warm or cool purple?
#6a3ad1 reads as a cool purple because its blue component is much stronger than its red component, while high saturation keeps the shade crisp and vivid instead of dusty or muted. It suits dark interfaces and energetic accents.
What colors pair well with #6a3ad1?
Is #6a3ad1 readable on white or black?
#6a3ad1 has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.