#6D556E

#6D556E

Overview

#6D556E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 109, 85, 110, in HSL 297.6°, 12.8%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.9%, 22.7%, 0.0%, 56.9%. The nearest named color is Eggplant.

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Color Values

HEX

#6D556E

RGB

109, 85, 110

HSL

297.6, 12.8%, 38.2%

HSV

297.6, 22.7%, 43.1%

CMYK

0.9%, 22.7%, 0.0%, 56.9%

OKLCH

0.483 0.0493 325.0

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: #6D556E;
color: #6D556E;
border-color: #6D556E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 600 #52525B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6D556E?

RGB(109, 85, 110) · HSL(297.6, 12.8%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.9%, 22.7%, 0.0%, 56.9%)

Does #6D556E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #6D556E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #6D556E background; contrast on black is 3.17:1.