#6A6CBD Hex Color
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This unsaturated indigo sits at a cool, mid-tone temperature. With a muted quality that avoids being overly aggressive, #6a6cbd works well as a supporting color in creative branding or meditation-focused UI designs. It provides sufficient contrast for white text, though it can lose impact on very dark backgrounds. Pair it with warm, sandy neutrals to ground its airy, meditative character.
Questions about #6a6cbd
What is #6a6cbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6cbd is rgb(106, 108, 189), in HSL hsl(239, 39%, 58%) and in CMYK 44%, 43%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #6a6cbd?
#6a6cbd functions best when grounded by warm, sandy neutrals or soft creams that offset its cool, indigo temperature. For higher contrast, pair it with a deep charcoal to anchor the design without overpowering the muted, airy quality of the indigo.
Is #6a6cbd readable on white or black?
#6a6cbd has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.