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#6742BD color code is #6742BD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6742bd.

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#6742BD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6742BD is 0.1045. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.79:1 against white and 3.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6742BD on white6.79:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6742BD on black3.09:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6742BD6.79:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6742BD3.09:1AA Large

#6742BD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6742BD?+
The hex code for #6742BD is #6742BD. In RGB it's rgb(103, 66, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(258, 48%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #6742BD?+
#6742BD in RGB is (103, 66, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(103, 66, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #6742BD?+
#6742BD converts to CMYK(46%, 65%, 0%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6742BD.
Is #6742bd a warm or cool color?+
#6742BD (#6742BD) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 258° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6742bd belong to?+
#6742BD belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 258°, 48%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6742bd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6742BD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.79:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6742bd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6742BD (#6742BD) is 265 C Pantone 265 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6742BD in design

Practical guidance for using #6742bd (#6742BD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6742BD (#6742BD) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6742bd text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6742BD (#6742BD) 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

#6742BD 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

#6742BD 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 #6742BD

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #6742bd (#6742BD). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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