#6B6589 Hex Color
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The hex code #6b6589 produces a muted, cool purple with dusty violet and ashy gray undertones. Its dim, matte character suits spiritual branding, luxury packaging, and dark interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside parchment or tarnished copper rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6b6589
What is #6b6589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6589 is rgb(107, 101, 137), in HSL hsl(250, 15%, 47%) and in CMYK 22%, 26%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #6b6589?
Pair #6b6589 with parchment, soft white, or tarnished copper for contrast; muted mauve and slate blue accents extend its cool, dusty palette without making the design feel overly bright or busy.
Is #6b6589 a warm or cool color?
#6b6589 reads as cool because its purple base is softened by blue and gray undertones, giving it a dusty, ashy appearance rather than the warmth associated with redder plum or burgundy hues.
Does white text work on #6b6589?
White text on #6b6589 reaches about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio, which generally passes WCAG AA for normal body text; verify your exact text size and weight in the final interface before publishing.
Is #6b6589 readable on white or black?
#6b6589 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.