#6D5A70 Hex Color
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#6d5a70 is a dark, muted purple with gray undertones and a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious mood without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted gold. White text remains readable for body copy at about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #6d5a70.
Questions about #6d5a70
What is #6d5a70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5a70 is rgb(109, 90, 112), in HSL hsl(292, 11%, 40%) and in CMYK 3%, 20%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6d5a70?
#6d5a70 pairs well with warm ivory and muted gold, which soften its gray-purple base while adding gentle contrast without breaking its restrained mood. Use ivory for spacious backgrounds and muted gold for small accents, borders, or icons.
Is #6d5a70 warm or cool?
#6d5a70 reads as cool-leaning and muted because its purple hue is softened by substantial gray, creating a dusty, serious mood. It works well in editorial layouts, quiet interfaces, and branding that needs depth without a bright or playful feel.
Is #6d5a70 readable on white or black?
#6d5a70 has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.