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#6B25B0 color code is #6B25B0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6b25b0.

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#6B25B0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6B25B0 is 0.0758. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.34:1 against white and 2.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6B25B0 on white8.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6B25B0 on black2.52:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6B25B08.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6B25B02.52:1Fail

#6B25B0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6B25B0?+
The hex code for #6B25B0 is #6B25B0. In RGB it's rgb(107, 37, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #6B25B0?+
#6B25B0 in RGB is (107, 37, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(107, 37, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #6B25B0?+
#6B25B0 converts to CMYK(39%, 79%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6B25B0.
Is #6b25b0 a warm or cool color?+
#6B25B0 (#6B25B0) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6b25b0 belong to?+
#6B25B0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 65%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6b25b0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6B25B0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.34:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6b25b0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6B25B0 (#6B25B0) is 3382 C Deep Grape, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6B25B0 in design

Practical guidance for using #6b25b0 (#6B25B0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6B25B0 (#6B25B0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6b25b0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6B25B0 (#6B25B0) 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

#6B25B0 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

#6B25B0 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.