#6D15C9 Hex Color
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A violet closer to deep amethyst than soft lilac, #6d15c9 is saturated and dark with a cool, electric edge. That intensity makes it a strong accent for buttons, highlights, and calls to action, though it can overwhelm as a full background. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 8.1:1. The hex code #6d15c9 also pairs well with muted golds.
Questions about #6d15c9
What is #6d15c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d15c9 is rgb(109, 21, 201), in HSL hsl(269, 81%, 44%) and in CMYK 46%, 90%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #6d15c9?
Muted golds, warm grays, and soft teals balance #6d15c9 without competing with its saturation. Try it against charcoal for a moody palette, or with pale peach for a warmer contrast.
Is #6d15c9 readable on white or black?
#6d15c9 has a 8.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.