#6D0D5D Hex Color
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Far from bright fuchsia, #6d0d5d is a dark, dim magenta with a plum undertone. Its low lightness reads moody and intimate, so it suits nightlife branding, cosmetics, and romance-themed work as a dominant base. Pair it with muted gold for richness, or set white type on top, which clears WCAG AA at 11.3:1.
Questions about #6d0d5d
What is #6d0d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d0d5d is rgb(109, 13, 93), in HSL hsl(310, 79%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 15%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d0d5d?
Muted gold and warm ochre bring out its sweetness, while dusty rose and mauve keep schemes soft and romantic. For sharper contrast, pale peach or off-white text works well against its darkness.
Does #6d0d5d read warm or cool?
It reads warm. Despite its darkness, the red-heavy magenta base gives it a sultry, cozy character rather than the chill of blue-violets. Keep nearby colors muted so it does not turn muddy.
Is #6d0d5d readable on white or black?
#6d0d5d has a 11.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.