#6D1C56 Hex Color

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Dark magenta with a muted, wine-like depth. #6d1c56 works best as a dominant base in moody branding, nightlife layouts, and cosmetics packaging, where its low lightness reads serious without going black. Pair it with dusty gold or soft mauve for a richer palette. White text passes easily on it, at roughly 10.8:1 contrast. The hex code suits romance and confectionery themes too.

Questions about #6d1c56

What is #6d1c56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d1c56 is rgb(109, 28, 86), in HSL hsl(317, 59%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 21%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d1c56?
Dusty gold, soft cream, and muted mauve all flatter #6d1c56 without competing with its depth. Skip bright pinks and neons, which make it read muddy.
Is #6d1c56 readable on white or black?
#6d1c56 has a 10.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.