#6E23AA Hex Color
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This vivid, intense purple carries a commanding presence. Because #6e23aa is quite saturated, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field, which can easily overwhelm the eyes. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or soft cream, which helps ground the color. The hex code for this deep shade is #6e23aa, which maintains excellent contrast against white text for accessibility.
Questions about #6e23aa
What is #6e23aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e23aa is rgb(110, 35, 170), in HSL hsl(273, 66%, 40%) and in CMYK 35%, 79%, 0%, 33%.
Where should I use #6e23aa in a web design layout?
#6e23aa functions best as a high-impact accent color for UI elements like buttons, call-to-action links, or icons rather than a large background field. Its high saturation can overwhelm the viewer if used over expansive areas, so keep it limited to focal points.
Which neutral colors help ground the intensity of #6e23aa?
To balance the commanding presence of #6e23aa, pair it with muted tones like cream or soft, desaturated golds. These warmer neutrals prevent the purple from looking jarring while maintaining high legibility and a sophisticated, modern aesthetic in your interface design.
Is #6e23aa readable on white or black?
#6e23aa has a 8.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.