#6F3D78 Hex Color
Dark, dusty purple with a moody streak
Not a bright violet, and not quite plum either. #6f3d78 is a dark, dusty purple with muted gray undertones that reads moody and subdued. Its low saturation makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI and luxury branding, and white text sits clearly on top at roughly 8:1 contrast. Pair it with sage or dusty gold for a richer palette.
Questions about #6f3d78
What is #6f3d78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f3d78 is rgb(111, 61, 120), in HSL hsl(291, 33%, 35%) and in CMYK 7%, 49%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #6f3d78?
Does #6f3d78 read warm or cool?
Cool. The red base keeps it from feeling icy, but its low saturation and dark value push it firmly to the cool side. Next to warm neutrals like cream, the contrast in temperature becomes obvious.
Where does #6f3d78 work best?
Use it as a dominant base in dark mode UI, moody brand palettes, or luxury packaging. At large sizes it holds its depth; stretched across fine detail it can turn muddy, so keep supporting elements lighter.
Is #6f3d78 readable on white or black?
#6f3d78 has a 8.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.