#6B006B Hex Color
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This is not the loud neon magenta you might expect from the family. #6b006b is a dark magenta with plum leanings, dim enough to read moody rather than playful. That low lightness makes it a strong supporting tone or small accent, though it can turn muddy across large surfaces. Warm golds cut its coolness nicely. White text sits comfortably on this hex code, with contrast near 11.4:1.
Questions about #6b006b
What is #6b006b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b006b is rgb(107, 0, 107), in HSL hsl(300, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b006b?
Warm golds and muted rose tones flatter #6b006b best, since yellow-based accents cut through its cool edge. Charcoal keeps the palette grounded for packaging or nightlife graphics. Avoid bright reds nearby, which blur into it.
Does #6b006b read warm or cool?
It leans cool, but the balance of red and blue keeps it ambiguous. Equal red and blue channels with no green push it between crimson and violet, so surrounding colors decide whether it feels warm or cold.
Is #6b006b readable on white or black?
#6b006b has a 11.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.