#6B5989 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty violet, #6b5989 brings a sense of calm order to modern design. This unsaturated shade feels ashy and cool, making it a reliable choice for subtle backgrounds or moody interface elements. Because it possesses an understated, serious quality, designers often pair this hex code with cleaner neutrals to highlight a spirit of wisdom and integrity.
Questions about #6b5989
What is #6b5989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b5989 is rgb(107, 89, 137), in HSL hsl(263, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 22%, 35%, 0%, 46%.
Is #6b5989 readable on white or black?
#6b5989 has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.