#6E3D5C Hex Color
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The hex code #6e3d5c is a dark, muted magenta with dusty plum and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, mysterious mood without harshness. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, blush, or warm gray. White text has about 8.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for dark backgrounds and readable body copy.
Questions about #6e3d5c
What is #6e3d5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e3d5c is rgb(110, 61, 92), in HSL hsl(322, 29%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 16%, 57%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e3d5c in a palette?
#6e3d5c pairs well with cream, blush, warm gray, and muted sage, which soften its dusty plum and brown undertones while preserving its quiet, low-saturation mood across digital and print designs.
Is #6e3d5c warm or cool?
#6e3d5c reads as a warm-leaning muted magenta because its dusty plum color is softened by brown undertones, giving it a grounded, serious feel rather than the crisp, energetic appearance of a blue-based magenta.
Is #6e3d5c readable on white or black?
#6e3d5c 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.