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#68287C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #68287C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#68287C Color Information

#68287C RGB value is (104, 40, 124). The hex color red value is 104, green is 40, and blue is 124. Its HSL format shows a hue of 286°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of32 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 68 percent, 0 percent, 51percent.

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#68287C Color Meaning

Color #68287C commands with quiet intensity, merging regal depth and introspective power. #68287C rich purple—darker than plum, warmer than indigo—borrows from ecclesiastical robes and twilight shadow, suggesting authority earned through wisdom, not display. Color #68287C absorbs light without disappearing, creating visual gravity that anchors layouts while avoiding the sterility of pure black. Psychological research links deep purples like color #68287C to enhanced problem-solving in collaborative environments due to their balance of stimulation and restraint. Historically, color #68287C aligns with scholarly and spiritual traditions that value silence over spectacle. #68287C appears in luxury branding seeking to convey legacy without ostentation. Spiritually, color #68287C represents the threshold between known and unknown—the courage to dwell in uncertainty while holding a steady center. In design, #68287C functions as a sophisticated base for gold or cream accents, proving that true distinction speaks in lowered tones.

Color Conversion

Convert #68287C 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
#68287C
RGB
rgb(104, 40, 124)
HSL
hsl(286°, 51%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 68%, 0%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(286°, 68%, 49%)
XYZ
10.1058 5.9159 19.6780
Yxy
5.9159 0.2831 0.1657
Hunter Lab
24.3226 1.0137 -0.9490
CIE-Lab
29.1992 42.0480 -35.1463

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue124 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Magenta68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#68287C 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

#68287C 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 #68287C 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+)

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #68287C 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

#68287C

protanopia

#4c4c68

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #68287C;

Text Color

color: #68287C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #68287C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #68287C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #68287C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68287C 0%, #40194c 100%);

#68287C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #68287C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.