#6A556D

#6A556D

Overview

#6A556D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 106, 85, 109, in HSL 292.5°, 12.4%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 57.3%. The nearest named color is Eggplant.

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Color Values

HEX

#6A556D

RGB

106, 85, 109

HSL

292.5, 12.4%, 38.0%

HSV

292.5, 22.0%, 42.7%

CMYK

2.8%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 57.3%

OKLCH

0.4794 0.0459 322.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #6A556D;
color: #6A556D;
border-color: #6A556D;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 600 #52525B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6A556D?

RGB(106, 85, 109) · HSL(292.5, 12.4%, 38.0%) · CMYK(2.8%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 57.3%)

Does #6A556D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #6A556D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #6A556D background; contrast on black is 3.13:1.