Color swatch image showing #660228 with RGB(102,2,40) values
Color swatch image showing #660228 with RGB(102,2,40) values

#660228 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #660228 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#660228 Color Information

#660228 RGB value is (102, 2, 40). The hex color red value is 102, green is 2, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 337°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 98 percent, 61 percent, 60 percent.

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#660228 Color Meaning

Color #660228 conveys regal sophistication, deep creativity, and intense emotional presence. #660228 dark purple-red shade stimulates introspection, confidence, and expressive authority. Color #660228 psychologically supports resilience, focused insight, and emotionally rich engagement. Culturally, color #660228 has historical associations with royalty, power, and ceremonial importance in Western contexts. Eastern traditions link #660228 to spiritual insight, elevated consciousness, and transformative energy. Fengshui interprets #660228 deep tone as grounding yet inspiring, ideal for meditation spaces, creative studios, or areas requiring focus and reflection. Spiritually, color #660228 aligns with the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, enhancing intuitive clarity, emotional depth, and spiritual authority. Designers and artists use #660228 dark purple-red in interiors, fashion, and branding to communicate luxury, sophistication, and rich visual presence. Its deep saturation ensures dramatic elegance without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #660228 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#660228
RGB
rgb(102, 2, 40)
HSL
hsl(337°, 96%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 98%, 61%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(337°, 98%, 40%)
XYZ
5.8842 3.0214 2.2805
Yxy
3.0214 0.5260 0.2701
Hunter Lab
17.3822 0.4868 0.0517
CIE-Lab
20.1294 42.0669 7.1619

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green2 / 255 (1%)
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)
60%

Color Variations

#660228 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#660228 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #660228 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #660228 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #660228;

Text Color

color: #660228;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #660228;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66022840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #660228;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #660228 0%, #42011a 100%);

#660228 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #660228 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.