#6D00C5
A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Blueviolet.
About #6D00C5
The hex code #6D00C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Blueviolet. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(109, 0, 197).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 45% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#6D00C5
RGB109, 0, 197
HSL273.2°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK45%, 100%, 0%, 23%
HSV273.2°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB32.4, 69.5, -74.2
XYZ16.4, 7.3, 53.4
Decimal7143621
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.55:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.46:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.09:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #6D00C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #6D00C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #6D00C5;
}