#6D35A9 Hex Color
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This saturated, bold purple carries an intense energy that demands attention. Because it is quite dark and vivid, #6d35a9 works best as a striking accent or a primary call to action rather than a large background block. Pair it with soft cream or white text to maintain high readability, as this combination provides excellent contrast for UI elements or sophisticated branding.
Questions about #6d35a9
What is #6d35a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d35a9 is rgb(109, 53, 169), in HSL hsl(269, 52%, 44%) and in CMYK 36%, 69%, 0%, 34%.
How should #6d35a9 be used in interface design?
Because #6d35a9 is so dark and saturated, it functions best as a striking accent or primary call-to-action color rather than a large background. Pair this purple with cream or white text to maintain high readability for your users.
What color combinations work well with #6d35a9?
This intense purple creates strong contrast when paired with light neutrals like off-white or pale gray. For a more adventurous palette, try balancing this saturated tone with muted gold accents to provide a sophisticated, luxury feel to your digital designs.
Is #6d35a9 readable on white or black?
#6d35a9 has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.