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#614C9E color code is #614C9E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #614c9e.

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#614C9E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #614C9E is 0.1018. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.92:1 against white and 3.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#614C9E on white6.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
#614C9E on black3.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #614C9E6.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #614C9E3.04:1AA Large

#614C9E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #614C9E?+
The hex code for #614C9E is #614C9E. In RGB it's rgb(97, 76, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(255, 35%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #614C9E?+
#614C9E in RGB is (97, 76, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(97, 76, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #614C9E?+
#614C9E converts to CMYK(39%, 52%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #614C9E.
Is #614c9e a warm or cool color?+
#614C9E (#614C9E) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 255° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #614c9e belong to?+
#614C9E belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 255°, 35%, 46% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #614c9e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#614C9E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.92:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #614c9e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #614C9E (#614C9E) is 7671 C Royal Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #614C9E in design

Practical guidance for using #614c9e (#614C9E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #614C9E (#614C9E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #614c9e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #614C9E (#614C9E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#614C9E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#614C9E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.