#6D4689 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6d4689 is a dark purple with dusty gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its serious, mysterious mood suits moody branding, spiritual themes, gaming interfaces, and luxury packaging. Pair it with warm ivory or aged gold. White text remains highly readable, with about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #6d4689.
Questions about #6d4689
What is #6d4689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4689 is rgb(109, 70, 137), in HSL hsl(275, 32%, 41%) and in CMYK 20%, 49%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d4689?
Is #6d4689 a warm or cool color?
#6d4689 reads as a cool purple because its muted violet base carries blue-leaning undertones rather than red warmth, while its gray component softens the hue and gives it a restrained, serious appearance instead of a vivid or playful one.
Where does #6d4689 work well?
Use #6d4689 for moody branding, spiritual projects, gaming interfaces, and luxury packaging where a calm, mysterious tone fits and a dark, restrained purple can support a polished visual system well. Its muted saturation also suits secondary surfaces and interface panels.
Is #6d4689 readable on white or black?
#6d4689 has a 7.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.