#6B5A81 Hex Color
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Muted and cool-leaning, #6b5a81 is a dark, dusty purple with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, mysterious mood without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or burgundy, or as a moody background with white text. The hex code #6b5a81 provides about 6.2:1 contrast with white.
Questions about #6b5a81
What is #6b5a81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b5a81 is rgb(107, 90, 129), in HSL hsl(266, 18%, 43%) and in CMYK 17%, 30%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b5a81 in a design?
#6b5a81 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and restrained burgundy, which add warmth or contrast without overwhelming its dusty, low-saturation character. Use cream for softness and burgundy for a richer, more dramatic palette.
Is #6b5a81 readable on white or black?
#6b5a81 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.