#6C507B Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6c507b is a dark, dusty purple with gray undertones and a matte finish. It brings mystery, seriousness, and spiritual depth to branding, gaming interfaces, and moody layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with pale lavender or warm cream. White text achieves about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #6c507b.
Questions about #6c507b
What is #6c507b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c507b is rgb(108, 80, 123), in HSL hsl(279, 21%, 40%) and in CMYK 12%, 35%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c507b?
Does #6c507b read as warm or cool?
#6c507b reads as a cool color because its muted purple base is balanced by gray undertones rather than red or yellow warmth, giving it a restrained, serious feel in layouts and interfaces.
Is #6c507b readable on white or black?
#6c507b has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.