#6D5CE0 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated, and just light enough to glow on screen. This indigo, hex code #6d5ce0, reads cool and electric, which suits creative branding, night sky themes, and calls to action. White text passes AA against it at 4.9:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It works best as an accent or button color rather than a full background.
Questions about #6d5ce0
What is #6d5ce0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5ce0 is rgb(109, 92, 224), in HSL hsl(248, 68%, 62%) and in CMYK 51%, 59%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #6d5ce0?
Pair #6d5ce0 with warm amber or muted gold, since their orange warmth offsets its cool violet base and makes both colors read more intense side by side. For quieter layouts, charcoal or slate gray keeps it grounded without dulling it.
Is #6d5ce0 readable on white or black?
#6d5ce0 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.