Color swatch image showing #66338C with RGB(102,51,140) values

#66338C Color Meaning and Information

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

#66338C Color Information

#66338C RGB value is (102, 51, 140). The hex color red value is 102, green is 51, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 64 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#66338C Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #66338C 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
#66338C
RGB
rgb(102, 51, 140)
HSL
hsl(274°, 47%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 64%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(274°, 64%, 55%)
XYZ
11.3969 7.0859 25.5780
Yxy
7.0859 0.2587 0.1608
Hunter Lab
26.6194 1.1538 -1.4015
CIE-Lab
32.0016 39.6549 -40.6434

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#66338C 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

#66338C 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 #66338C 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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#66338C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #66338C 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

#66338C

protanopia

#504f76

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #66338C;

Text Color

color: #66338C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #66338C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66338C40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #66338C 0%, #3d1e54 100%);

#66338C Color FAQs

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