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#6A4790 color code is #6A4790. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6a4790.

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#6A4790 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6A4790 is 0.0958. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.20:1 against white and 2.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6A4790 on white7.20:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6A4790 on black2.92:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6A47907.20:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6A47902.92:1Fail

#6A4790 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6A4790?+
The hex code for #6A4790 is #6A4790. In RGB it's rgb(106, 71, 144), and in HSL it's hsl(269, 34%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #6A4790?+
#6A4790 in RGB is (106, 71, 144). Written in CSS: rgb(106, 71, 144).
What is the CMYK value of #6A4790?+
#6A4790 converts to CMYK(26%, 51%, 0%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6A4790.
Is #6a4790 a warm or cool color?+
#6A4790 (#6A4790) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 269° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6a4790 belong to?+
#6A4790 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 269°, 34%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6a4790 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6A4790 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.2:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6a4790?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6A4790 (#6A4790) is 7662 C Dark Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6A4790 in design

Practical guidance for using #6a4790 (#6A4790) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6A4790 (#6A4790) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6a4790 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6A4790 (#6A4790) 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

#6A4790 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

#6A4790 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.