#6B1165 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #6b1165 is a dusky magenta with plum undertones and a serious, mysterious mood. Its low lightness gives designs depth, while strong chroma adds charm and romance. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background with warm ivory. White text has about 11.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #6b1165.
Questions about #6b1165
What is #6b1165 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b1165 is rgb(107, 17, 101), in HSL hsl(304, 73%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 6%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b1165?
#6b1165 pairs well with warm ivory, soft blush, muted mauve, and charcoal, balancing its saturated plum-magenta character; use ivory for contrast, mauve for a tonal palette, or charcoal for a subdued interface.
Where does #6b1165 work well in a design?
#6b1165 works well as a supporting color for headings, buttons, panels, and dark UI surfaces, especially when paired with warm ivory or pale neutral text to preserve its depth without making the layout feel heavy.
Is #6b1165 readable on white or black?
#6b1165 has a 11.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.