#6D2167 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Dark, muted magenta with a plum-like depth. #6d2167 reads moody rather than sweet, so it suits nightlife branding, cosmetic packaging, and moody backgrounds where a lighter purple would feel too playful. Its low lightness limits fine detail work, but it holds up as a dominant base color. White text hits about 10.2:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #6d2167 pairs nicely with soft golds.
Questions about #6d2167
What is #6d2167 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d2167 is rgb(109, 33, 103), in HSL hsl(305, 54%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 6%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d2167?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and warm cream all flatter #6d2167 because their warmth balances its plum undertone. For a sharper palette, pair it with a pale chartreuse as a small accent.
Is #6d2167 readable on white or black?
#6d2167 has a 10.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.