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#642BBF color code is #642BBF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #642bbf.

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#642BBF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #642BBF is 0.0820. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.96:1 against white and 2.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#642BBF on white7.96:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#642BBF on black2.64:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #642BBF7.96:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #642BBF2.64:1Fail

#642BBF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #642BBF?+
The hex code for #642BBF is #642BBF. In RGB it's rgb(100, 43, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(263, 63%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #642BBF?+
#642BBF in RGB is (100, 43, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(100, 43, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #642BBF?+
#642BBF converts to CMYK(48%, 77%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #642BBF.
Is #642bbf a warm or cool color?+
#642BBF (#642BBF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 263° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #642bbf belong to?+
#642BBF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 263°, 63%, 46% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #642bbf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#642BBF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.96:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #642bbf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #642BBF (#642BBF) is 3375 C Deep Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #642BBF in design

Practical guidance for using #642bbf (#642BBF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #642BBF (#642BBF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #642bbf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #642BBF (#642BBF) 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

#642BBF 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

#642BBF 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.

Brands that use #642BBF

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #642bbf (#642BBF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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