#6D2AE0 Hex Color
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Bright but dark, #6d2ae0 is a saturated violet that reads bold without turning neon. The low lightness gives it a moody, mysterious edge, so it shines in gaming and luxury palettes where a loud accent matters. Use it as a 10% accent, not a base. White text hits about 6.9:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. For its roots, see what colors make purple.
Questions about #6d2ae0
What is #6d2ae0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d2ae0 is rgb(109, 42, 224), in HSL hsl(262, 75%, 52%) and in CMYK 51%, 81%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #6d2ae0?
Chartreuse and warm gold sit opposite #6d2ae0 on the wheel and make it pop in small doses. Softer partners like sage or dusty pink calm it down for larger layouts.
Is #6d2ae0 readable on white or black?
#6d2ae0 has a 6.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.