#6E4EA8 Hex Color
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This cool, muted purple offers a balanced presence for sophisticated branding. Its slightly desaturated character prevents it from feeling overwhelming, making it an excellent choice for supporting UI elements or secondary brand accents. The hex code #6e4ea8 provides enough contrast for readable white text, so use it confidently in interface design. Pair this shade with soft charcoal grays to ground its regal undertones.
Questions about #6e4ea8
What is #6e4ea8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e4ea8 is rgb(110, 78, 168), in HSL hsl(261, 37%, 48%) and in CMYK 35%, 54%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #6e4ea8?
This muted purple works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its regal undertones. You can also try using soft creams or warm off-whites to create a gentle, high-contrast look without overwhelming the eyes.
Is #6e4ea8 readable on white or black?
#6e4ea8 has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.