#6A4353 Hex Color
Sophisticated plum with a moody undertone
This dusty, muted plum carries a sense of shadowy romance. As a dark and unsaturated shade, #6a4353 works best as a moody background or a subtle accent rather than for large blocks of text. It creates a sophisticated, understated atmosphere when paired with soft cream or dusty rose. The hex code for this serious, warm-toned hue is #6a4353, which offers high contrast for white typography.
Questions about #6a4353
What is #6a4353 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4353 is rgb(106, 67, 83), in HSL hsl(335, 23%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 22%, 58%.
What colors work best with #6a4353?
Pair #6a4353 with soft, neutral tones like cream or dusty rose to balance its heavy, moody presence. These lighter shades provide necessary contrast against the dark plum base, preventing the design from feeling too oppressive or closed in.
Is #6a4353 suitable for large blocks of reading text?
Avoid using #6a4353 for body text because its low brightness makes long-form reading difficult for users. It is far more effective as a sophisticated background or a bold accent color when paired with high-contrast, light-colored typography for better readability.
Is #6a4353 readable on white or black?
#6a4353 has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.