#6A4C94 Hex Color
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Not a vivid violet, this dark purple carries gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. The hex code #6a4c94 works best as a moody background or supporting tone in dark interfaces and brand palettes. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.8:1, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with warm mustard or muted gold to lift the gloom.
Questions about #6a4c94
What is #6a4c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4c94 is rgb(106, 76, 148), in HSL hsl(265, 32%, 44%) and in CMYK 28%, 49%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #6a4c94?
White text gives the strongest contrast at about 6.8:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. Dark text fails against this shade, so keep text light or place the purple behind larger elements only.
What colors pair well with #6a4c94?
Mustard yellow and dusty blush flatter its gray undertones better than bright violets do. Sage keeps a palette calm, while muted gold pushes the combination toward luxury.
Is #6a4c94 readable on white or black?
#6a4c94 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.