#6C4C96 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet carries a serious and somber mood. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, #6c4c96 works best as a steady background color for dark-themed UI or moody branding. It provides enough contrast to support white text easily while avoiding the harshness of pure black. Pair it with soft creams or warm greys to keep the overall look grounded and readable.
Questions about #6c4c96
What is #6c4c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4c96 is rgb(108, 76, 150), in HSL hsl(266, 33%, 44%) and in CMYK 28%, 49%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #6c4c96 for design projects?
This muted violet works best when paired with neutrals like warm creams or soft greys to maintain readability. It also creates a balanced, sophisticated contrast when accented with charcoal for text or dark elements within a user interface.
Is #6c4c96 readable on white or black?
#6c4c96 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.