#6C3461 Hex Color
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Grape #6c3461 is a dark, muted magenta that works well as a supporting tone in moody layouts, cosmetics packaging, and nightlife branding. Its dusty, unsaturated character can read muddy at large sizes, so give it the 30% role rather than the hero spot. White text hits about 9.1:1 contrast on it, comfortably above WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold.
About Grape
Wine left in a dark cellar
What does grape mean?
Grape often brings to mind ripe fruit, autumn gardens, and old velvet armchairs. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a heavy, dusty calm that sits close to the walls.
Where you see grape
- blackberry jam
- eggplant skin
- dried lavender bundles
- plum skins
- old velvet curtains
- aged red wine
What it works for
Use it for moody packaging, winter fashion, or as a dark accent when black feels too harsh.
What colors go with grape?
Sage #9caf88The grayed green cools its warmth and keeps both colors from feeling heavy.Mustard #ffdb58The sharp yellow cuts through the darkness and wakes up its dull surface.Dusty Rose #b56f76The lighter pink sits in the same muted family and softens its gloom.Cream #fffdd0The pale neutral gives this deep color room to breathe and read clearly.Teal #008080Its blue-green opposite side of the wheel sharpens the magenta underneath.
Questions about Grape
What is the hex code for Grape?
Grape is #6c3461. In RGB that is rgb(108, 52, 97), in HSL hsl(312, 35%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 10%, 58%.
What does Grape (#6c3461) convey in a design?
Grape reads mysterious, understated, and gently romantic due to its dark value and muted saturation. It suits moody backgrounds, intimate branding, and supporting roles where calm depth matters more than attention.
Is Grape readable on white or black?
Grape has a 9.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.