#6A669F Hex Color
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A dusty, inky purple that sits low in both saturation and light. The hex code #6a669f reads subdued and a little moody, so it earns its keep as a supporting tone, not a hero. It flatters soft peach and aged gold more than plain white, and holds white text at 5.2:1, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #6a669f
What is #6a669f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a669f is rgb(106, 102, 159), in HSL hsl(244, 23%, 51%) and in CMYK 33%, 36%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #6a669f?
Soft peach, aged gold, and warm cream lift #6a669f without washing it out. In darker palettes, pair it with charcoal or a muted plum for depth.
Does #6a669f read warm or cool?
It leans cool, with a blue-tilted violet base and very little saturation. The muted, matte finish keeps it from feeling icy, so it still sits comfortably beside warm neutrals.
Is #6a669f readable on white or black?
#6a669f has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.