Purple

The color #6A497E is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 106, 73, 126 and HSL values of 277°, 27%, 39%.

Color Values for #6A497E

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HEX:
#6A497E
RGB:
rgb(106,73,126) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(277,27%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 42%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #6A497E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #6A497E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 41.6%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 49.4%

Contrast Analysis for #6A497E

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #6A497E

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #6A497E

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #6A497E

The complementary color for #6A497E is #5D7E49. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #6A497E

The analogous colors for #6A497E are #4F497E and #7E4978. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #6A497E

The triadic colors for #6A497E are #7E6A49 and #497E6A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #6A497E

These are the darker variations of #6A497E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #553A65 and #402C4C. This progression shows how #6A497E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #6A497E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #886D98 and #A692B2. This progression shows how #6A497E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #6A497E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #6A497E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #6A497E

Companies and brands that incorporate #6A497E in their visual identity.

#6A497E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #6A497E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #6A497E is a purple with RGB values of 106, 73, 126 and HSL values of 277°, 27%, 39%.

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