Color swatch image showing #6C4672 with RGB(108,70,114) values

#6C4672 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6C4672 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6C4672 Color Information

#6C4672 RGB value is (108, 70, 114). The hex color red value is 108, green is 70, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 292°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 39 percent, 0 percent, 55 percent.

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#6C4672 Color Meaning

Color #6C4672 conveys refined calm, thoughtful introspection, and gentle creativity. In color psychology, #6C4672 promotes reflective thinking, emotional balance, and imaginative engagement. Across cultures and history, color #6C4672 has been used in textiles, art, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing elegance, subtle expression, and refined aesthetic appeal. From a spiritual perspective, color #6C4672 embodies mindful presence, contemplative reflection, and deliberate creativity. #6C4672 encourages measured engagement and thoughtful observation.

Color Conversion

Convert #6C4672 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
#6C4672
RGB
rgb(108, 70, 114)
HSL
hsl(292°, 24%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 39%, 0%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(292°, 39%, 45%)
XYZ
11.4118 8.7834 17.0135
Yxy
8.7834 0.3067 0.2361
Hunter Lab
29.6368 0.8441 -0.6508
CIE-Lab
35.5638 24.4075 -18.8197

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#6C4672 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

#6C4672 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 #6C4672 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.

#FFFFFF
#6C4672

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C4672 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

#6C4672

protanopia

#5c5b67

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C4672;

Text Color

color: #6C4672;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C4672;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C467240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C4672;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C4672 0%, #422a45 100%);

#6C4672 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6C4672 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.