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#6848A0 color code is #6848A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6848a0.

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#6848A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6848A0 is 0.1012. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.95:1 against white and 3.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6848A0 on white6.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6848A0 on black3.02:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6848A06.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6848A03.02:1AA Large

#6848A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6848A0?+
The hex code for #6848A0 is #6848A0. In RGB it's rgb(104, 72, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(262, 38%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #6848A0?+
#6848A0 in RGB is (104, 72, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(104, 72, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #6848A0?+
#6848A0 converts to CMYK(35%, 55%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6848A0.
Is #6848a0 a warm or cool color?+
#6848A0 (#6848A0) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 262° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6848a0 belong to?+
#6848A0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 262°, 38%, 45% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6848a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6848A0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.95:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6848a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6848A0 (#6848A0) is 7671 C Royal Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6848A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #6848a0 (#6848A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6848A0 (#6848A0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6848a0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6848A0 (#6848A0) 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

#6848A0 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

#6848A0 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.