#6A5BCD Hex Color
Intense indigo with deep saturated energy
#6a5bcd is a bold, saturated indigo that commands attention. It brings intense energy to UI accents and creative branding. This shade maintains a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it highly readable for small body copy. Use this hex code as a 10% accent color paired with warm, neutral grays to keep your interface balanced rather than overpowering.
Questions about #6a5bcd
What is #6a5bcd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a5bcd is rgb(106, 91, 205), in HSL hsl(248, 53%, 58%) and in CMYK 48%, 56%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a5bcd in a UI design?
#6a5bcd works best when grounded by soft neutrals like light gray or cool white to balance its high saturation. If you need more contrast, it also creates a striking pairing against a soft cream for a modern, energetic look.
Is #6a5bcd readable on white or black?
#6a5bcd has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.