#6B5096 Hex Color
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Somewhere between a dusty plum and dried lavender, this dark purple reads cool, calm, and understated. The hex code #6b5096 works best as a supporting tone or dark mode background, where white text holds a solid 6.5:1 contrast. It flatters mustard and soft peach, and can look flat next to plain white, so give it warmer company.
Questions about #6b5096
What is #6b5096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b5096 is rgb(107, 80, 150), in HSL hsl(263, 30%, 45%) and in CMYK 29%, 47%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b5096?
Warm golds, mustard, and soft peach lift this cool purple without clashing. For a quieter palette, lean on mauve, slate, or off-white neutrals.
Is #6b5096 readable on white or black?
#6b5096 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.