Blue

The color #6C5497 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 108, 84, 151 and HSL values of 261°, 29%, 46%.

Color Values for #6C5497

Below are the different color format representations for #6C5497. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#6C5497
RGB:
rgb(108,84,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(261,29%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 44%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #6C5497

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #6C5497. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 42.4%
Green: 32.9%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #6C5497

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 #6C5497

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #6C5497

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

Complementary Colors for #6C5497

The complementary color for #6C5497 is #809753. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #6C5497

The analogous colors for #6C5497 are #535D97 and #8D5397. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #6C5497

The triadic colors for #6C5497 are #976B53 and #53976B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #6C5497

These are the darker variations of #6C5497. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #564379 and #41325B. This progression shows how #6C5497 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #6C5497

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8976AC and #A798C1. This progression shows how #6C5497. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #6C5497

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #6C5497. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #6C5497

Companies and brands that incorporate #6C5497 in their visual identity.

#6C5497 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #6C5497. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #6C5497 is a blue with RGB values of 108, 84, 151 and HSL values of 261°, 29%, 46%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #6C5497 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.