#6D6594 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6d6594 is a medium-dark violet with cool gray undertones and a matte, understated feel. It brings structure and mystery to branding, spiritual themes, gaming interfaces, and luxury packaging. Use the hex code #6d6594 as a supporting tone with warm cream or muted gold; white text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #6d6594
What is #6d6594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6594 is rgb(109, 101, 148), in HSL hsl(250, 19%, 49%) and in CMYK 26%, 32%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #6d6594?
Is #6d6594 a warm or cool color?
#6d6594 reads as a cool color because its violet hue is softened by gray undertones, giving it a muted, ashy appearance rather than showing a warm red or brown cast.
Does white text work well on #6d6594?
White text on #6d6594 reaches about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, which passes the 4.5:1 WCAG threshold for normal text; verify the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors before publishing.
Is #6d6594 readable on white or black?
#6d6594 has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.