#6B0989 Hex Color
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#6b0989 is a dark, saturated purple with a cool violet cast and a slightly gloomy, dramatic presence. Its strong depth suits moody interfaces, gaming brands, spiritual designs, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.4:1 contrast. The hex code #6b0989 also works as a focused accent against soft neutrals.
Questions about #6b0989
What is #6b0989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0989 is rgb(107, 9, 137), in HSL hsl(286, 88%, 29%) and in CMYK 22%, 93%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #6b0989?
The hex color #6b0989 pairs well with soft neutrals such as white, cream, and charcoal, while pale lavender or muted gold can add contrast without overwhelming its deep violet base. A muted yellow-green also creates a complementary accent for buttons or highlights.
Does #6b0989 read as a cool or warm purple?
#6b0989 reads as cool because its purple leans toward violet rather than red, giving the shade a dark, saturated, and slightly mysterious mood that suits immersive interfaces and focused accents.
Is #6b0989 readable on white or black?
#6b0989 has a 10.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.