#6C537B Hex Color
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Closer to weathered slate than vivid grape, dusk violet carries heavy gray undertones. The hex code #6c537b is dim and cool, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. White text passes AA on it at about 6.6:1 contrast, which makes it a dependable background for dark interfaces. Pair it with soft gold or warm sand to lift the gloom.
Questions about #6c537b
What is #6c537b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c537b is rgb(108, 83, 123), in HSL hsl(278, 19%, 40%) and in CMYK 12%, 33%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #6c537b?
Is #6c537b readable on white or black?
#6c537b has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.