#6D1DBD

A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.

About #6D1DBD

The hex code #6D1DBD represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(109, 29, 189).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 42% C, 85% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. The HSL representation is 270.0° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 42.7% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#6D1DBD
RGB109, 29, 189
HSL270.0°, 73.4%, 42.7%
CMYK42%, 85%, 0%, 26%
HSV270.0°, 84.7%, 74.1%
LAB33.6, 62.0, -67.6
XYZ15.9, 7.8, 48.8
Decimal7151037

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.56:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.84:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.18:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #6D1DBD; }
.text-color { color: #6D1DBD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #6D1DBD; }

Similar Colors

Darkorchid
#9932CC