#6C6D92 Hex Color
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This dusty indigo is a cool, muted shade that leans heavily into gray. Because it is very unsaturated and dim, #6c6d92 works best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. It pairs well with soft creams or warm beiges to balance the ashy tone. Use white text for accessibility, as it meets contrast standards for readability on this darker base.
Questions about #6c6d92
What is #6c6d92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6d92 is rgb(108, 109, 146), in HSL hsl(238, 15%, 50%) and in CMYK 26%, 25%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c6d92?
Because #6c6d92 acts as a cool, dusty neutral, it pairs best with warm, creamy tones like warm beige or off-white to balance the ashy undertone. Using high-contrast lighter shades helps prevent the design from feeling too heavy or dim.
Is #6c6d92 readable on white or black?
#6c6d92 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.