#6C4DAF Hex Color
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#6c4daf is a strong, cool purple with a saturated, electric edge. This bold shade works best as an accent or call-to-action color. The hex code for purple #6c4daf carries enough contrast (about 6.3:1) behind white text, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #6c4daf
What is #6c4daf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4daf is rgb(108, 77, 175), in HSL hsl(259, 39%, 49%) and in CMYK 38%, 56%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #6c4daf in a palette?
Pair #6c4daf with warm golds, burnt orange or a muted apricot to balance its coolness. For darker schemes, deep plum and charcoal keep it lush without clashing. Use it at roughly 10 percent of a layout so its intensity stays an asset.
Can white text sit on top of #6c4daf?
Yes. White text on #6c4daf reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. Keep text at regular weight or larger for comfortable reading, since dark purple backgrounds can make thin type feel dense.
Is #6c4daf readable on white or black?
#6c4daf has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.