#6E1B4D Hex Color
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Not a sweet bubblegum pink, this dark plum shade sits low in both lightness and saturation, which gives #6e1b4d a warm, moody character. Designers reach for the hex code in cosmetics packaging, romance branding, and dark backgrounds, where white text hits a 10.9:1 contrast ratio. It works best as a dominant base; pair it with soft gold or dusty peach to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #6e1b4d
What is #6e1b4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e1b4d is rgb(110, 27, 77), in HSL hsl(324, 61%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 30%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e1b4d?
Soft gold, dusty peach, and warm cream lift #6e1b4d without clashing with its wine undertones. For text and UI elements, near-white pairs safely, reaching a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1.
Is #6e1b4d readable on white or black?
#6e1b4d has a 10.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.