#6C5995 Hex Color
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#6c5995 is a dusty, unsaturated purple with a cool, muted character. Its somber tone works well as a supporting element or background in serious, minimalist UI designs. Because it maintains good contrast with white text, readability is not an issue. Pair this hex code with soft grays or creams to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or gloomy.
Questions about #6c5995
What is #6c5995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5995 is rgb(108, 89, 149), in HSL hsl(259, 25%, 47%) and in CMYK 28%, 40%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #6c5995?
This hex color balances best when grounded by neutral tones like cream or light gray, which prevent the purple from feeling too heavy. For a more sophisticated contrast, try pairing #6c5995 with muted metallic accents or soft, desaturated sage greens.
Is #6c5995 readable on white or black?
#6c5995 has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.