#6C6279

#6C6279

Overview

#6C6279 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 108, 98, 121, in HSL 266.1°, 10.5%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 10.7%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 52.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4012 Pearl Blackberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#6C6279

RGB

108, 98, 121

HSL

266.1, 10.5%, 42.9%

HSV

266.1, 19.0%, 47.5%

CMYK

10.7%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 52.5%

OKLCH

0.5139 0.0377 304.8

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: #6C6279;
color: #6C6279;
border-color: #6C6279;
Nearest Tailwind: Gray 500 #6B7280

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6C6279?

RGB(108, 98, 121) · HSL(266.1, 10.5%, 42.9%) · CMYK(10.7%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 52.5%)

Does #6C6279 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #6C6279?

Use FFFFFF text on a #6C6279 background; contrast on black is 3.66:1.