Color swatch image showing #68229C with RGB(104,34,156) values
Color swatch image showing #68229C with RGB(104,34,156) values

#68229C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #68229C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#68229C Color Information

#68229C RGB value is (104, 34, 156). The hex color red value is 104, green is 34, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 78 percent, 0 percent, 39 percent.

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#68229C Color Meaning

Color #68229C signifies occult depth, hidden knowledge, and solemn transformation. #68229C very dark, desaturated violet is the deepest shade, suggesting midnight rituals, ancient manuscripts, and the petal of a rare night-blooming flower. Psychologically, color #68229C implies secret wisdom, profound introspection, and a transformative power that operates in silence and shadow. #68229C culturally references alchemy, Gothic architecture, and the deep colors of cosmic nebulae. Spiritually, #68229C 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 #68229C 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
#68229C
RGB
rgb(104, 34, 156)
HSL
hsl(274°, 64%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(33%, 78%, 0%, 39%)
HSV
hsv(274°, 78%, 61%)
XYZ
12.2817 6.4874 32.0574
Yxy
6.4874 0.2416 0.1276
Hunter Lab
25.4704 1.4482 -1.8764
CIE-Lab
30.6103 51.8739 -52.6888

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue156 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)
39%

Color Variations

#68229C 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

#68229C 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 #68229C 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #68229C 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

#68229C

protanopia

#4a497e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #68229C;

Text Color

color: #68229C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #68229C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #68229C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #68229C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68229C 0%, #3e155e 100%);

#68229C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #68229C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.