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#6B4B91 — Plum
#6B4B91 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 267° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #6B4B91
- f7f5fa
- dfd6ea
- c7b7da
- ae98ca
- 9679ba
- 7e5aaa
- 67488d
- 50396e
- 3a294f
- 231930
- 0c0911
Color schemes using #6B4B91
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#6B4B91 FAQ
What color is #6B4B91?
#6B4B91 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 267 degrees, 32% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B4B91?
#6B4B91 is rgb(107, 75, 145) in RGB, hsl(267, 32%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 48%, 0%, 43%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B4B91?
White text on this background reaches 6.91:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.04:1.
What colors go well with #6B4B91?
Its direct complement is #71914B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #918D4B and #4E914B gives you contrast without the vibration.