#6C42AC

#6C42AC

Color Values

HEX

#6C42AC

RGB

108, 66, 172

HSL

263.8, 44.5%, 46.7%

HSV

263.8, 61.6%, 67.5%

CMYK

37.2%, 61.6%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.4827 0.1627 298.3

Properties

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #6C42AC;
color: #6C42AC;
border-color: #6C42AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 900 #581C87

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6C42AC?

RGB(108, 66, 172) · HSL(263.8, 44.5%, 46.7%) · CMYK(37.2%, 61.6%, 0.0%, 32.5%)

Does #6C42AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #6C42AC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #6C42AC background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.