Color swatch image showing #663389 with RGB(102,51,137) values

#663389 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #663389 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#663389 Color Information

#663389 RGB value is (102, 51, 137). The hex color red value is 102, green is 51, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 276°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent, 46 percent.

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#663389 Color Meaning

Color #663389 commands with quiet intensity, merging regal depth and introspective power. #663389 rich purple—darker than plum, warmer than indigo—borrows from ecclesiastical robes and twilight shadow, suggesting authority earned through wisdom, not display. Color #663389 absorbs light without disappearing, creating visual gravity that anchors layouts while avoiding the sterility of pure black. Psychological research links deep purples like color #663389 to enhanced problem-solving in collaborative environments due to their balance of stimulation and restraint. Historically, color #663389 aligns with scholarly and spiritual traditions that value silence over spectacle. #663389 appears in luxury branding seeking to convey legacy without ostentation. Spiritually, color #663389 represents the threshold between known and unknown—the courage to dwell in uncertainty while holding a steady center. In design, #663389 functions as a sophisticated base for gold or cream accents, proving that true distinction speaks in lowered tones.

Color Conversion

Convert #663389 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
#663389
RGB
rgb(102, 51, 137)
HSL
hsl(276°, 46%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 63%, 0%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(276°, 63%, 54%)
XYZ
11.1787 6.9986 24.4286
Yxy
6.9986 0.2624 0.1643
Hunter Lab
26.4549 1.1134 -1.3107
CIE-Lab
31.8037 38.9241 -39.1078

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#663389 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

#663389 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 #663389 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.

#FFFFFF
#663389

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #663389 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

#663389

protanopia

#504f74

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #663389;

Text Color

color: #663389;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #663389;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66338940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #663389;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #663389 0%, #3f1f54 100%);

#663389 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #663389 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.