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#6B50AA color code is #6B50AA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6b50aa.

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#6B50AA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6B50AA is 0.1177. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.26:1 against white and 3.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6B50AA on white6.26:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6B50AA on black3.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6B50AA6.26:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6B50AA3.35:1AA Large

#6B50AA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6B50AA?+
The hex code for #6B50AA is #6B50AA. In RGB it's rgb(107, 80, 170), and in HSL it's hsl(258, 36%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #6B50AA?+
#6B50AA in RGB is (107, 80, 170). Written in CSS: rgb(107, 80, 170).
What is the CMYK value of #6B50AA?+
#6B50AA converts to CMYK(37%, 53%, 0%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6B50AA.
Is #6b50aa a warm or cool color?+
#6B50AA (#6B50AA) 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 #6b50aa belong to?+
#6B50AA belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 258°, 36%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6b50aa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6B50AA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.26:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6b50aa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6B50AA (#6B50AA) is 7671 C Royal Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6B50AA in design

Practical guidance for using #6b50aa (#6B50AA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6B50AA (#6B50AA) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6b50aa text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6B50AA (#6B50AA) 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

#6B50AA 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

#6B50AA 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.