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#6A34C5 color code is #6A34C5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6a34c5.

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#6A34C5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6A34C5 is 0.0955. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.22:1 against white and 2.91:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6A34C5 on white7.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6A34C5 on black2.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6A34C57.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6A34C52.91:1Fail

#6A34C5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6A34C5?+
The hex code for #6A34C5 is #6A34C5. In RGB it's rgb(106, 52, 197), and in HSL it's hsl(262, 58%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #6A34C5?+
#6A34C5 in RGB is (106, 52, 197). Written in CSS: rgb(106, 52, 197).
What is the CMYK value of #6A34C5?+
#6A34C5 converts to CMYK(46%, 74%, 0%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6A34C5.
Is #6a34c5 a warm or cool color?+
#6A34C5 (#6A34C5) 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 #6a34c5 belong to?+
#6A34C5 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 262°, 58%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6a34c5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6A34C5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.22:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6a34c5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6A34C5 (#6A34C5) is 265 C Pantone 265 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6A34C5 in design

Practical guidance for using #6a34c5 (#6A34C5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6A34C5 (#6A34C5) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6a34c5 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6A34C5 (#6A34C5) 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

#6A34C5 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

#6A34C5 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 #6A34C5

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #6a34c5 (#6A34C5). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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