#6E7597 Hex Color
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Close to faded denim with a violet undertone, this indigo is dusty, matte, and clearly cool. The hex code #6e7597 works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a dominant color, since its grayed depth can turn muddy across large areas. Muted rose or warm brass lift it nicely. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at 4.7:1.
Questions about #6e7597
What is #6e7597 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e7597 is rgb(110, 117, 151), in HSL hsl(230, 16%, 51%) and in CMYK 27%, 23%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #6e7597?
#6e7597 flatters muted rose, dusty terracotta, and warm brass, which bring out its cool violet undertone. Skip bright saturated accents since they make its low saturation read washed out by comparison.
Is #6e7597 a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color. The blue base with a slight violet cast gives it a cold, ashy character, and its very low saturation adds a grayed, matte quality rather than any warmth.
Is #6e7597 readable on white or black?
#6e7597 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.