#6B0099 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #6b0099 is a cool purple with a strong violet undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to gaming interfaces, spiritual branding, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white typography, which reaches about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this purple is #6b0099.
Questions about #6b0099
What is #6b0099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0099 is rgb(107, 0, 153), in HSL hsl(282, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 30%, 100%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6b0099?
#6b0099 pairs well with white, light lavender, soft pink, and muted yellow-green accents; these choices balance its deep violet base without competing with it. Use white for clarity, lighter tints for softness, and complementary accents for energy.
Is #6b0099 readable on white or black?
#6b0099 has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.