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#68228C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #68228C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#68228C Color Information

#68228C RGB value is (104, 34, 140). The hex color red value is 104, green is 34, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#68228C Color Meaning

Color #68228C signifies occult depth, hidden knowledge, and solemn transformation. #68228C very dark, desaturated violet is the deepest shade, suggesting midnight rituals, ancient manuscripts, and the petal of a rare night-blooming flower. Psychologically, color #68228C implies secret wisdom, profound introspection, and a transformative power that operates in silence and shadow. #68228C culturally references alchemy, Gothic architecture, and the deep colors of cosmic nebulae. Spiritually, #68228C color represents the mystery at the core of being, initiation into deeper truths, and power that is cultivated in secrecy, acting as a portal to the most profound and hidden realms.

Color Conversion

Convert #68228C 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
#68228C
RGB
rgb(104, 34, 140)
HSL
hsl(280°, 61%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 76%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(280°, 76%, 55%)
XYZ
11.0146 5.9806 25.3848
Yxy
5.9806 0.2599 0.1411
Hunter Lab
24.4553 1.2119 -1.3604
CIE-Lab
29.3634 48.2379 -44.8806

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#68228C 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

#68228C 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 #68228C 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+)

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #68228C 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

#68228C

protanopia

#4a4972

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #68228C;

Text Color

color: #68228C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #68228C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #68228C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #68228C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68228C 0%, #401555 100%);

#68228C Color FAQs

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