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#6D4072 color code is #6D4072. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6d4072.

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#6D4072 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6D4072 is 0.0813. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.00:1 against white and 2.63:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6D4072 on white8.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6D4072 on black2.63:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6D40728.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6D40722.63:1Fail

#6D4072 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6D4072?+
The hex code for #6D4072 is #6D4072. In RGB it's rgb(109, 64, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(294, 28%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #6D4072?+
#6D4072 in RGB is (109, 64, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(109, 64, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #6D4072?+
#6D4072 converts to CMYK(4%, 44%, 0%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6D4072.
Is #6d4072 a warm or cool color?+
#6D4072 (#6D4072) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 294° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6d4072 belong to?+
#6D4072 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 294°, 28%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #6d4072 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6D4072 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6d4072?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6D4072 (#6D4072) is 4317 C Plum Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6D4072 in design

Practical guidance for using #6d4072 (#6D4072) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6D4072 (#6D4072) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6d4072 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6D4072 (#6D4072) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. 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

#6D4072 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

#6D4072 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.