#6B0066 Hex Color
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Less neon pop than the hue suggests, this dark magenta leans toward plum. #6b0066 works best as a dominant base for moody layouts, nightlife branding, or cosmetics packaging. Its dimness flatters soft gold and dusty pink, while pure white can look stark beside it. White text on the hex code reaches about 11.6:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #6b0066
What is #6b0066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0066 is rgb(107, 0, 102), in HSL hsl(303, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 5%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b0066?
Soft gold, dusty rose, and warm beige all flatter #6b0066, keeping its dark magenta from reading flat. Pair it with pure white sparingly, since stark white can make the shade look harsh.
Is #6b0066 readable on white or black?
#6b0066 has a 11.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.