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#6C40BF color code is #6C40BF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6c40bf.

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#6C40BF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6C40BF is 0.1062. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.72:1 against white and 3.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6C40BF on white6.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6C40BF on black3.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6C40BF6.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6C40BF3.12:1AA Large

#6C40BF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6C40BF?+
The hex code for #6C40BF is #6C40BF. In RGB it's rgb(108, 64, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(261, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #6C40BF?+
#6C40BF in RGB is (108, 64, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 64, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #6C40BF?+
#6C40BF converts to CMYK(43%, 66%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6C40BF.
Is #6c40bf a warm or cool color?+
#6C40BF (#6C40BF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 261° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6c40bf belong to?+
#6C40BF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 261°, 50%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6c40bf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6C40BF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.72:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6c40bf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6C40BF (#6C40BF) is 265 C Pantone 265 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6C40BF in design

Practical guidance for using #6c40bf (#6C40BF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6C40BF (#6C40BF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6c40bf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6C40BF (#6C40BF) 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

#6C40BF 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

#6C40BF 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 #6C40BF

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #6c40bf (#6C40BF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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