#6D5799
A medium, muted purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #6D5799
The hex code #6D5799 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(109, 87, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 29% Cyan, 43% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. The HSL representation is 260.0° hue, 27.5% saturation, and 47.1% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#6D5799
RGB109, 87, 153
HSL260.0°, 27.5%, 47.1%
CMYK29%, 43%, 0%, 40%
HSV260.0°, 43.1%, 60.0%
LAB41.8, 23.8, -32.9
XYZ15.5, 12.4, 31.7
Decimal7165849
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.47:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.78:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.95:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #6D5799;
}
.text-color {
color: #6D5799;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #6D5799;
}