#6B0C70 Hex Color
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Reach for #6b0c70 when a layout needs a dark, moody purple that still supports readable text. This deep violet works as a dominant base in dark mode UI, luxury branding, or wine and confectionery packaging. White type passes comfortably on it at about 11:1 contrast. The hex code #6b0c70 reads cool and dim, which suits mystery and royalty themes.
Questions about #6b0c70
What is #6b0c70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b0c70 is rgb(107, 12, 112), in HSL hsl(297, 81%, 24%) and in CMYK 4%, 89%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6b0c70?
Muted golds and warm creams bring out its richness, while deep teal makes a striking split-complementary partner. For a softer scheme, try dusty mauve or pale lilac as supporting tones.
Is #6b0c70 readable on white or black?
#6b0c70 has a 10.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.