#6E2E49 Hex Color
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This muted plum sits between dark pink and brown, offering a moody, unsaturated tone. Because #6e2e49 is quite deep, it functions best as a dominant background where white text maintains an excellent 9.8:1 contrast ratio. It pairs well with soft gold or cream accents to lift the visual weight. The hex code for this serious, sophisticated shade is #6e2e49.
Questions about #6e2e49
What is #6e2e49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e2e49 is rgb(110, 46, 73), in HSL hsl(335, 41%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 34%, 57%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair naturally with #6e2e49?
This deep plum pairs effectively with soft creams or muted golds to lift its visual weight and create a balanced, elegant contrast. Adding accents of charcoal or soft off-whites helps highlight the rich, unsaturated nature of the base color.
Is #6e2e49 readable on white or black?
#6e2e49 has a 9.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.