#6C5098 Hex Color
Dusty Purple with a Sober Side
Somewhere between a faded plum and a dusk sky, #6c5098 is a muted purple with cool gray undertones. Its low saturation makes it a dependable supporting tone, and white text reads clearly on it at about 6.5:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre to keep large areas from going flat. The hex code #6c5098 suits moody backgrounds, gaming UI, and brand accents.
Questions about #6c5098
What is #6c5098 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5098 is rgb(108, 80, 152), in HSL hsl(263, 31%, 45%) and in CMYK 29%, 47%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6c5098?
Warm ochre and mustard accents flatter #6c5098 best, because its cool purple base benefits from a temperature counterweight. Soft cream and deep teal also work in supporting roles, while bright magenta next to it makes the purple look duller.
Is #6c5098 readable on white or black?
#6c5098 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.