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#6E2F8E color code is #6E2F8E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6e2f8e.

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#6E2F8E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6E2F8E is 0.0730. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.54:1 against white and 2.46:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6E2F8E on white8.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6E2F8E on black2.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6E2F8E8.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6E2F8E2.46:1Fail

#6E2F8E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6E2F8E?+
The hex code for #6E2F8E is #6E2F8E. In RGB it's rgb(110, 47, 142), and in HSL it's hsl(280, 50%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #6E2F8E?+
#6E2F8E in RGB is (110, 47, 142). Written in CSS: rgb(110, 47, 142).
What is the CMYK value of #6E2F8E?+
#6E2F8E converts to CMYK(23%, 67%, 0%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6E2F8E.
Is #6e2f8e a warm or cool color?+
#6E2F8E (#6E2F8E) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 280° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6e2f8e belong to?+
#6E2F8E belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 280°, 50%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #6e2f8e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6E2F8E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.54:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6e2f8e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6E2F8E (#6E2F8E) is 259 C Pantone 259 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6E2F8E in design

Practical guidance for using #6e2f8e (#6E2F8E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6E2F8E (#6E2F8E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6e2f8e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6E2F8E (#6E2F8E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#6E2F8E 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

#6E2F8E 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.