#6A7FE8 Hex Color
Vibrant periwinkle with intense electric energy
A saturated and brilliant periwinkle, #6a7fe8 commands attention with its intense, electric energy. Because it carries such a high chroma, this color works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. It pairs well against deep charcoal for a modern look, far more dynamic than what colors make gray can suggest. The hex code for this vivid shade is #6a7fe8.
Questions about #6a7fe8
What is #6a7fe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7fe8 is rgb(106, 127, 232), in HSL hsl(230, 73%, 66%) and in CMYK 54%, 45%, 0%, 9%.
How should I use #6a7fe8 in a design palette?
Treat #6a7fe8 as a sharp accent rather than a primary background color due to its high saturation. It grounds beautifully against charcoal or deep navy, creating a balanced, modern visual tension that prevents the electric hue from becoming overwhelming.
Is #6a7fe8 considered a warm or cool color?
While it leans toward cool blue, #6a7fe8 carries enough purple undertone to bridge the gap between warm and cool spectrums. This hybrid nature makes it more dynamic than standard blues, allowing it to pop against both neutral grays and warmer tones.
Is #6a7fe8 readable on white or black?
#6a7fe8 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.