Color swatch image showing #68228F with RGB(104,34,143) values

#68228F Color Meaning and Information

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

#68228F Color Information

#68228F RGB value is (104, 34, 143). The hex color red value is 104, green is 34, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 279°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#68228F Color Meaning

Color #68228F signifies occult depth, hidden knowledge, and solemn transformation. #68228F very dark, desaturated violet is the deepest shade, suggesting midnight rituals, ancient manuscripts, and the petal of a rare night-blooming flower. Psychologically, color #68228F implies secret wisdom, profound introspection, and a transformative power that operates in silence and shadow. #68228F culturally references alchemy, Gothic architecture, and the deep colors of cosmic nebulae. Spiritually, #68228F 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 #68228F 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
#68228F
RGB
rgb(104, 34, 143)
HSL
hsl(279°, 62%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 76%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(279°, 76%, 56%)
XYZ
11.2389 6.0703 26.5659
Yxy
6.0703 0.2562 0.1384
Hunter Lab
24.6380 1.2528 -1.4493
CIE-Lab
29.5891 48.9086 -46.3717

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#68228F 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

#68228F 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 #68228F 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+)

9.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #68228F 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

#68228F

protanopia

#4a4975

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #68228F;

Text Color

color: #68228F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #68228F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #68228F40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68228F 0%, #411558 100%);

#68228F Color FAQs

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