#6C688E Color Meaning and Information

#6C688E Color Information

#6C688E RGB value is (108, 104, 142). The hex color red value is 108, green is 104, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 246°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 44percent.

#6C688E

rgb(108, 104, 142)

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#6C688E Color Meaning

color #6C688E signifies muted intellect, serene depth, and twilight contemplation. #6C688E cool, desaturated blend of blue and violet suggests quiet thought, sophisticated technology, and dusky skies. Psychologically, Dark Blue Gray (#6C688E) calms the mind, encourages introspection, and symbolizes reliable, quiet intelligence. #6C688E culturally references academic robes, evening horizons, and minimalist digital aesthetics. Spiritually, #6C688E color represents the bridge between day and night, thought and intuition, acting as a meditative space where logic meets mystery and promoting peaceful analysis.

Color Conversion

Convert #6C688E 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

#6C688E

RGB

rgb(108, 104, 142)

HSL

hsl(246°, 15%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(24%, 27%, 0%, 44%)

HSV

hsv(246°, 27%, 56%)

XYZ

16.0171 15.0418 27.6503

Yxy

15.0418 0.2728 0.2562

Hunter Lab

38.7838 0.6203 -1.2886

CIE-Lab

45.6914 10.2647 -20.2870

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)

42%

Green104 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue142 / 255 (56%)

56%

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Color Variations

#6C688E 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

#6C688E 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 #6C688E 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:#6C688E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C688E 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

#6C688E

protanopia

#6a6a85

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C688E;

Text Color

color: #6C688E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C688E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C688E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C688E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C688E 0%, #403e53 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #6C688E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.