#6C6E97 Hex Color
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This muted indigo is dusty and cool, offering an understated alternative to brighter purples. The hex code #6c6e97 functions best as a background color for interfaces, where its desaturated tone prevents visual clutter. It maintains enough contrast to support white text comfortably. Pair this shade with soft cream or charcoal grey to emphasize its structured, moody character without overwhelming the layout.
Questions about #6c6e97
What is #6c6e97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6e97 is rgb(108, 110, 151), in HSL hsl(237, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 28%, 27%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #6c6e97 for a balanced palette?
Is #6c6e97 readable on white or black?
#6c6e97 has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.