#6A568A Hex Color
A grounded and sophisticated dusty purple
This muted, dusty purple carries a cool, serious tone with enough depth to ground a palette. Because #6a568a is unsaturated, it works well as a subtle background or a supporting structural element rather than a bright focal point. It pairs cleanly with white text, which clears the 4.5:1 contrast requirement for readability. Use the hex code #6a568a when you need a moody, understated base for professional design.
Questions about #6a568a
What is #6a568a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a568a is rgb(106, 86, 138), in HSL hsl(263, 23%, 44%) and in CMYK 23%, 38%, 0%, 46%.
What color schemes work best with #6a568a?
Because #6a568a is desaturated, it pairs exceptionally well with organic neutrals like warm beige or cool slate gray. You can also create a high-contrast, professional palette by using it alongside muted gold accents for a premium, grounded feel.
Is #6a568a readable on white or black?
#6a568a has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.