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#6C65A4 color code is #6C65A4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6c65a4.

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#6C65A4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6C65A4 is 0.1518. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.20:1 against white and 4.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6C65A4 on white5.20:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6C65A4 on black4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6C65A45.20:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6C65A44.04:1AA Large

#6C65A4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6C65A4?+
The hex code for #6C65A4 is #6C65A4. In RGB it's rgb(108, 101, 164), and in HSL it's hsl(247, 26%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #6C65A4?+
#6C65A4 in RGB is (108, 101, 164). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 101, 164).
What is the CMYK value of #6C65A4?+
#6C65A4 converts to CMYK(34%, 38%, 0%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6C65A4.
Is #6c65a4 a warm or cool color?+
#6C65A4 (#6C65A4) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 247° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6c65a4 belong to?+
#6C65A4 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 247°, 26%, 52% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6c65a4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6C65A4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.2:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6c65a4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6C65A4 (#6C65A4) is 7674 C Medium Amethyst Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6C65A4 in design

Practical guidance for using #6c65a4 (#6C65A4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6C65A4 (#6C65A4) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6c65a4 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6C65A4 (#6C65A4) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#6C65A4 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

#6C65A4 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.