#6B6880 Hex Color
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#6b6880 is a muted, ashy purple that sits somewhere between violet and slate. Its low saturation keeps things understated, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a lead color. It looks richer against soft gold or dusty rose than against stark white. White text passes AA contrast on it, so it suits dark mode backgrounds.
Questions about #6b6880
What is #6b6880 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6880 is rgb(107, 104, 128), in HSL hsl(248, 10%, 45%) and in CMYK 16%, 19%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #6b6880?
Soft gold, dusty rose, and warm cream all flatter its grayed violet base. Avoid bright purples nearby, since they expose how muted this shade really is.
Is #6b6880 readable on white or black?
#6b6880 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.