#6C468C Color Meaning and Information

#6C468C Color Information

#6C468C RGB value is (108, 70, 140). The hex color red value is 108, green is 70, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 273°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent, 45percent.

#6C468C

rgb(108, 70, 140)

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#6C468C Color Meaning

Color #6C468C conveys introspection and reserved authority. #6C468C dark purple (#6C468C) feels inward looking and stable, often associated with privacy and deep contemplation. Psychologically, color #6C468C promotes calm reflection and emotional containment. #6C468C reduces external distraction while supporting deep focus. Culturally, #6C468C appears in ceremonial design, academic contexts, and traditional art forms. Symbolically, #6C468C represents inner strength, disciplined thought, and quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #6C468C 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

#6C468C

RGB

rgb(108, 70, 140)

HSL

hsl(273°, 33%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(23%, 50%, 0%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(273°, 50%, 55%)

XYZ

13.1081 9.4619 25.9464

Yxy

9.4619 0.2702 0.1950

Hunter Lab

30.7602 1.1768 -1.4184

CIE-Lab

36.8588 30.4877 -32.8585

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)

42%

Green70 / 255 (27%)

27%

Blue140 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Magenta50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#6C468C 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

#6C468C 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 #6C468C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#6C468C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.26:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.26:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.26:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C468C 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

#6C468C

protanopia

#5c5b7b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C468C;

Text Color

color: #6C468C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C468C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C468C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C468C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C468C 0%, #412a54 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #6C468C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.