#6D6587 Hex Color
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Somewhere between slate and old velvet, #6d6587 is a dusty purple with almost no saturation left in it. That muted, ashy quality makes it a strong supporting tone behind brighter accents, though it can read muddy at large sizes. Pair it with warm brass or deep plum for contrast. The hex code also passes AA behind white body text.
Questions about #6d6587
What is #6d6587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6587 is rgb(109, 101, 135), in HSL hsl(254, 14%, 46%) and in CMYK 19%, 25%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #6d6587?
Warm ochre, soft gold, and muted cream lift #6d6587 out of its gloom, while deep plum or charcoal makes a darker, moodier pairing. Cool grays tend to flatten it.
Is #6d6587 readable on white or black?
#6d6587 has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.