#6D71E8 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #6d71e8 is a cool indigo with blue-violet undertones and an energetic presence. Its lightness suits calls to action, highlights, and creative branding, though it can feel intense across large backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #6d71e8.
Questions about #6d71e8
What is #6d71e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d71e8 is rgb(109, 113, 232), in HSL hsl(238, 73%, 67%) and in CMYK 53%, 51%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #6d71e8 in a palette?
#6d71e8 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and warm cream for softer balance, while muted sage or terracotta can temper its cool, energetic blue-violet character in branding and interface palettes.
Does #6d71e8 look warm or cool?
#6d71e8 reads as a cool color because its strongly blue-violet hue leans toward blue rather than red; its high saturation gives it an energetic, modern mood instead of the softness associated with dusty or grayish indigos.
Is #6d71e8 readable on white or black?
#6d71e8 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.