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#6735A0 color code is #6735A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6735a0.

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#6735A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6735A0 is 0.0797. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.10:1 against white and 2.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6735A0 on white8.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6735A0 on black2.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6735A08.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6735A02.59:1Fail

#6735A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6735A0?+
The hex code for #6735A0 is #6735A0. In RGB it's rgb(103, 53, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(268, 50%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #6735A0?+
#6735A0 in RGB is (103, 53, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(103, 53, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #6735A0?+
#6735A0 converts to CMYK(36%, 67%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6735A0.
Is #6735a0 a warm or cool color?+
#6735A0 (#6735A0) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 268° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6735a0 belong to?+
#6735A0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 268°, 50%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6735a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6735A0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.1:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6735a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6735A0 (#6735A0) is 4414 C Violet Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6735A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #6735a0 (#6735A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6735A0 (#6735A0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6735a0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6735A0 (#6735A0) 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

#6735A0 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

#6735A0 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.