#6C4070 Hex Color
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#6c4070 is a deep, dusty purple with gray undertones that keep it muted and moody. Its low saturation suits supporting tones and dark backgrounds more than bold accents. The color flatters muted gold and warm terracotta without turning muddy. As a hex code, it also gives white text strong contrast at about 8.1:1.
Questions about #6c4070
What is #6c4070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4070 is rgb(108, 64, 112), in HSL hsl(295, 27%, 35%) and in CMYK 4%, 43%, 0%, 56%.
What text color works best on #6c4070?
White text works best on #6c4070, with a contrast ratio of about 8.1:1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so this purple is a safe choice for dark UI backgrounds and readable labels.
What colors pair well with #6c4070?
Muted gold, warm terracotta, and soft sage all sit well against #6c4070. The purple's gray undertone keeps these pairings grounded, so it reads richer than it would next to bright, saturated colors.
Is #6c4070 readable on white or black?
#6c4070 has a 8.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.