#6F28B7 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated, and dark, this purple leans violet with a cool blue undertone. The hex code #6f28b7 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs or as a bold accent in gaming, luxury, and creative branding. It can turn muddy in large flat areas, so test it against real content before committing. White text on #6f28b7 hits about 7.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #6f28b7
What is #6f28b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f28b7 is rgb(111, 40, 183), in HSL hsl(270, 64%, 44%) and in CMYK 39%, 78%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #6f28b7?
Chartreuse, warm gold, and soft peach give #6f28b7 sharp contrast, while charcoal and deep plum keep it moody. Avoid muted pastels, which can make the purple look heavy and flat.
Is #6f28b7 readable on white or black?
#6f28b7 has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.