#6C6074 Hex Color
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#6c6074 reads as a dusty, almost grey purple with a matte, gloomy edge. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it earns its keep as a supporting tone or dark UI background rather than a lead color. Try it against muted gold or soft cream for depth. White text passes WCAG AA on the hex code #6c6074 at about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #6c6074
What is #6c6074 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6074 is rgb(108, 96, 116), in HSL hsl(276, 9%, 42%) and in CMYK 7%, 17%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #6c6074?
Muted gold, soft cream, and burgundy all flatter this greyed purple without fighting its dim character. Sharp white also works when you need clean contrast for text or thin lines.
Is #6c6074 a warm or cool color?
It sits close to neutral but leans slightly cool thanks to its violet base. The heavy grey undertone tempers any chill, which is why it reads calm rather than cold in most palettes.
Is #6c6074 readable on white or black?
#6c6074 has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.