#666696 Color Meaning and Information

#666696 Color Information

#666696 RGB value is (102, 102, 150). The hex color red value is 102, green is 102, and blue is 150. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 41 percent.

#666696

rgb(102, 102, 150)

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#666696 Color Meaning

Color #666696 signifies muted intellect, serene depth, and twilight contemplation. #666696 cool, desaturated blend of blue and violet suggests quiet thought, sophisticated technology, and dusky skies. Psychologically, Dark Blue Gray (#666696) calms the mind, encourages introspection, and symbolizes reliable, quiet intelligence. #666696 culturally references academic robes, evening horizons, and minimalist digital aesthetics. Spiritually, #666696 color represents the bridge between day and night, thought and intuition, acting as a meditative space where logic meets mystery and promoting peaceful analysis.

Color Conversion

Convert #666696 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

#666696

RGB

rgb(102, 102, 150)

HSL

hsl(240°, 19%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(32%, 32%, 0%, 41%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 32%, 59%)

XYZ

15.7359 14.5295 30.8293

Yxy

14.5295 0.2576 0.2378

Hunter Lab

38.1176 0.6826 -1.6863

CIE-Lab

44.9830 11.6920 -26.1871

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Green102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue150 / 255 (59%)

59%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)

41%

Color Variations

#666696 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

#666696 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 #666696 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#666696

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #666696 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

#666696

protanopia

#66668a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #666696;

Text Color

color: #666696;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #666696;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66669640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #666696;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #666696 0%, #3c3c58 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #666696 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.