Grayish Purple

The color #6B5566 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 107, 85, 102 and HSL values of 314°, 11%, 38%.

Color Values for #6B5566

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HEX:
#6B5566
RGB:
rgb(107,85,102)
HSL:
hsl(314,11%,38%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 5%, 58%)

Color Composition of #6B5566

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #6B5566. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 42%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 40%

Contrast Analysis for #6B5566

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 #6B5566

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #6B5566

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

Complementary Colors for #6B5566

The complementary color for #6B5566 is #566C5B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #6B5566

The analogous colors for #6B5566 are #66566C and #6C565C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #6B5566

The triadic colors for #6B5566 are #676C56 and #56676C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #6B5566

These are the darker variations of #6B5566. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #564452 and #40333D. This progression shows how #6B5566 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #6B5566

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #897785 and #A699A3. This progression shows how #6B5566. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #6B5566

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #6B5566. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #6B5566

Companies and brands that incorporate #6B5566 in their visual identity.

#6B5566 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #6B5566. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #6B5566 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 107, 85, 102 and HSL values of 314°, 11%, 38%.

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