#6A5769 Hex Color
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Not a bright magenta, #6a5769 is a dusty, grayed plum that sits closer to ash than to vivid purple. Its dark value and very low saturation make it a strong supporting tone in moody palettes, though it can turn muddy next to plain white. It pairs well with pale gold or deep teal, and white text clears WCAG AA against the hex code at roughly 6.6:1.
Questions about #6a5769
What is #6a5769 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a5769 is rgb(106, 87, 105), in HSL hsl(303, 10%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 1%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a5769?
Pale gold, deep teal, and charcoal all make #6a5769 look richer than it does against plain white. Warm creams also lift its grayed plum undertone without fighting it.
Is #6a5769 readable on white or black?
#6a5769 has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.