#6C3FA9 Hex Color
An intense and vibrant saturated violet
This intense, saturated violet commands attention without feeling overwhelming. While #6c3fa9 works well as a bold primary in branding or gaming interfaces, it can dominate a layout. Pair this shade with white text for high legibility, as the 7.2:1 contrast ratio ensures accessibility. Avoid using it as a large background block, as its high chroma is best served as a striking accent or call to action.
Questions about #6c3fa9
What is #6c3fa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c3fa9 is rgb(108, 63, 169), in HSL hsl(265, 46%, 45%) and in CMYK 36%, 63%, 0%, 34%.
How should I use #6c3fa9 in a website layout?
#6c3fa9 is best reserved for small, high-impact elements like buttons or notification badges rather than large background areas. Its intense saturation can quickly overwhelm a page layout if applied too generously across the screen.
Is #6c3fa9 readable on white or black?
#6c3fa9 has a 7.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.