#6A5AC7 Color Meaning and Information

#6A5AC7 Color Information

#6A5AC7 RGB value is (106, 90, 199). The hex color red value is 106, green is 90, and blue is 199. Its HSL format shows a hue of 249°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 47 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 22 percent.

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#6A5AC7 Color Meaning

Color #6A5AC7 is a medium-dark, moderately vivid shade of blue with subtle violet undertones. Slate Blue- (#6A5AC7) is psychologically associated with creativity, calm authority, and reflective thinking, stimulating both analytical and imaginative capacities. Culturally, Slate Blue- (#6A5AC7) is used in art, textiles, and design to evoke elegance, depth, and balance. Spiritually, #6A5AC7 resonates with the third eye chakra, enhancing insight, visualization, and intuitive understanding. In meditation and energy practices, #6A5AC7 aids mental clarity, imaginative exploration, and balancing thought with inner wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #6A5AC7 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

#6A5AC7

RGB

rgb(106, 90, 199)

HSL

hsl(249°, 49%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(47%, 55%, 0%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(249°, 55%, 78%)

XYZ

19.9088 14.5000 55.7823

Yxy

14.5000 0.2207 0.1608

Hunter Lab

38.0789 2.1691 -4.4889

CIE-Lab

44.9416 34.2630 -54.9609

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red106 / 255 (42%)

42%

Green90 / 255 (35%)

35%

Blue199 / 255 (78%)

78%

CMYK Values

Cyan47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Magenta55 / 100 (55%)

55%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#6A5AC7 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

#6A5AC7 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 #6A5AC7 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:#6A5AC7

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6A5AC7 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

#6A5AC7

protanopia

#6363ad

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6A5AC7;

Text Color

color: #6A5AC7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6A5AC7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6A5AC740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6A5AC7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6A5AC7 0%, #382b7f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #6A5AC7 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.