#6E71C2 Hex Color
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This muted indigo provides a cool, balanced presence for digital interfaces. Because it maintains a 4.8:1 contrast ratio with black text, it functions effectively as a readable background color for body copy. The hex code for this shade is #6e71c2. Designers often pair this unsaturated tone with warm terracottas to ground the color’s inherent cool, spiritual quality without losing its sense of order.
Questions about #6e71c2
What is #6e71c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e71c2 is rgb(110, 113, 194), in HSL hsl(238, 41%, 60%) and in CMYK 43%, 42%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e71c2?
Designers often pair #6e71c2 with warm terracotta or soft cream shades to ground its inherent coolness. These warm accents add necessary depth and contrast, preventing the interface from appearing too clinical or sterile while maintaining a professional, orderly aesthetic.
Is #6e71c2 suitable for body text on a white background?
While #6e71c2 is excellent as a secondary or background element, it generally fails accessibility standards for small body text against white. Use it instead for large headings, button backgrounds, or interface accents to ensure your content remains readable and compliant.
Is #6e71c2 readable on white or black?
#6e71c2 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.