#6C5A89 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6c5a89 is a dusty purple with ashy undertones and a dim, matte finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a calm, understated feel, while its dark value adds structure and mystery. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside warm cream or burgundy, since large areas can read slightly muddy.
Questions about #6c5a89
What is #6c5a89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5a89 is rgb(108, 90, 137), in HSL hsl(263, 21%, 45%) and in CMYK 21%, 34%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #6c5a89?
#6c5a89 pairs well with warm cream for contrast and burgundy for a richer, more enclosed palette. Its muted, cool character also benefits from restrained neutrals rather than highly saturated companions.
Is #6c5a89 readable on white or black?
#6c5a89 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.