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#6E40C9 color code is #6E40C9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6e40c9.

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#6E40C9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6E40C9 is 0.1120. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.48:1 against white and 3.24:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6E40C9 on white6.48:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6E40C9 on black3.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6E40C96.48:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6E40C93.24:1AA Large

#6E40C9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6E40C9?+
The hex code for #6E40C9 is #6E40C9. In RGB it's rgb(110, 64, 201), and in HSL it's hsl(260, 56%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #6E40C9?+
#6E40C9 in RGB is (110, 64, 201). Written in CSS: rgb(110, 64, 201).
What is the CMYK value of #6E40C9?+
#6E40C9 converts to CMYK(45%, 68%, 0%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6E40C9.
Is #6e40c9 a warm or cool color?+
#6E40C9 (#6E40C9) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 260° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6e40c9 belong to?+
#6E40C9 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 260°, 56%, 52% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6e40c9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6E40C9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.48:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6e40c9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6E40C9 (#6E40C9) is 3367 C Violet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6E40C9 in design

Practical guidance for using #6e40c9 (#6E40C9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6E40C9 (#6E40C9) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6e40c9 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6E40C9 (#6E40C9) 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

#6E40C9 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

#6E40C9 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 #6E40C9

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #6e40c9 (#6E40C9). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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