#6D2457
A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Purple.
About #6D2457
The hex code #6D2457 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Purple. Its digital footprint relies on 109 parts red, 36 parts green, and 87 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 67% M, 20% Y, and 57% K. With a hue angle of 318.1 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#6D2457
RGB109, 36, 87
HSL318.1°, 50.3%, 28.4%
CMYK0%, 67%, 20%, 57%
HSV318.1°, 67.0%, 42.7%
LAB27.3, 38.3, -14.3
XYZ8.7, 5.2, 9.6
Decimal7152727
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
10.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.84:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #6D2457;
}
.text-color {
color: #6D2457;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #6D2457;
}