#6A6A7D Hex Color
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Halfway between slate and a night sky, this muted indigo reads almost grey. The hex code #6a6a7d is dusty and dark, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in dark mode UI, less so as a small accent. It pairs well with dusty rose or warm brass. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #6a6a7d
What is #6a6a7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6a7d is rgb(106, 106, 125), in HSL hsl(240, 8%, 45%) and in CMYK 15%, 15%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #6a6a7d?
Dusty rose, warm brass, and soft cream all lift its grey undertones. For contrast, try terracotta, which brings out the purple in #6a6a7d without competing with it.
Is #6a6a7d readable on white or black?
#6a6a7d has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.