Color swatch image showing #6C3083 with RGB(108,48,131) values

#6C3083 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6C3083 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6C3083 Color Information

#6C3083 RGB value is (108, 48, 131). The hex color red value is 108, green is 48, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 283°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 18 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent, 49 percent.

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#6C3083 Color Meaning

Color #6C3083 commands with quiet intensity, merging regal depth and introspective power. #6C3083 rich purple—darker than plum, warmer than indigo—borrows from ecclesiastical robes and twilight shadow, suggesting authority earned through wisdom, not display. Color #6C3083 absorbs light without disappearing, creating visual gravity that anchors layouts while avoiding the sterility of pure black. Psychological research links deep purples like color #6C3083 to enhanced problem-solving in collaborative environments due to their balance of stimulation and restraint. Historically, color #6C3083 aligns with scholarly and spiritual traditions that value silence over spectacle. #6C3083 appears in luxury branding seeking to convey legacy without ostentation. Spiritually, color #6C3083 represents the threshold between known and unknown—the courage to dwell in uncertainty while holding a steady center. In design, #6C3083 functions as a sophisticated base for gold or cream accents, proving that true distinction speaks in lowered tones.

Color Conversion

Convert #6C3083 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
#6C3083
RGB
rgb(108, 48, 131)
HSL
hsl(283°, 46%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(18%, 63%, 0%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(283°, 63%, 51%)
XYZ
11.3380 6.9407 22.2148
Yxy
6.9407 0.2800 0.1714
Hunter Lab
26.3452 1.1612 -1.1382
CIE-Lab
31.6716 40.6518 -35.5476

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue131 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#6C3083 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

#6C3083 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 #6C3083 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 AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C3083 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

#6C3083

protanopia

#52516f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C3083;

Text Color

color: #6C3083;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C3083;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C308340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C3083;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C3083 0%, #411d50 100%);

#6C3083 Color FAQs

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