Color swatch image showing #66338B with RGB(102,51,139) values

#66338B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #66338B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#66338B Color Information

#66338B RGB value is (102, 51, 139). The hex color red value is 102, green is 51, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 275°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#66338B Color Meaning

Color #66338B commands with quiet intensity, merging regal depth and introspective power. #66338B rich purple—darker than plum, warmer than indigo—borrows from ecclesiastical robes and twilight shadow, suggesting authority earned through wisdom, not display. Color #66338B absorbs light without disappearing, creating visual gravity that anchors layouts while avoiding the sterility of pure black. Psychological research links deep purples like color #66338B to enhanced problem-solving in collaborative environments due to their balance of stimulation and restraint. Historically, color #66338B aligns with scholarly and spiritual traditions that value silence over spectacle. #66338B appears in luxury branding seeking to convey legacy without ostentation. Spiritually, color #66338B represents the threshold between known and unknown—the courage to dwell in uncertainty while holding a steady center. In design, #66338B functions as a sophisticated base for gold or cream accents, proving that true distinction speaks in lowered tones.

Color Conversion

Convert #66338B 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
#66338B
RGB
rgb(102, 51, 139)
HSL
hsl(275°, 46%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 63%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(275°, 63%, 55%)
XYZ
11.3235 7.0565 25.1913
Yxy
7.0565 0.2599 0.1620
Hunter Lab
26.5641 1.1401 -1.3709
CIE-Lab
31.9352 39.4105 -40.1329

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#66338B 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

#66338B 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 #66338B 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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#66338B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #66338B 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

#66338B

protanopia

#504f76

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #66338B;

Text Color

color: #66338B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #66338B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66338B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #66338B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #66338B 0%, #3e1f54 100%);

#66338B Color FAQs

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