Purplish Blue Color – #6140ef: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purplish Blue color hex code is #6140ef, and it is composed of 38% red, 25% green and 94% blue.
Purplish Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.02:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purplish Blue color (#6140ef) against light backgrounds.

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Purplish Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purplish Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6140ef |
| RGB | rgb(97,64,239) |
| HSL | hsl(251,84.5%,59.4%) |
| CMYK | 59, 73, 0, 6 |
| HSV | 251, 73, 94 |
| RGB % | 38, 25, 94 |
| XYZ | 22.3, 12.4, 82.9 |
| LAB | 41.8, 59.1, -82.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.02 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
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