#6D42C5
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #6D42C5
The precise color #6D42C5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 109, 66, and 197.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 45% cyan, 66% magenta, 0% yellow, and 23% black. 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. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#6D42C5
RGB109, 66, 197
HSL259.7°, 53.0%, 51.6%
CMYK45%, 66%, 0%, 23%
HSV259.7°, 66.5%, 77.3%
LAB39.9, 48.0, -62.0
XYZ18.3, 11.2, 54.0
Decimal7160517
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.49:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.24:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.75:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #6D42C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #6D42C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #6D42C5;
}