#6A4966 color
The hex color #6A4966 is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.6% red, 28.6% green and 40% blue (106, 73, 102).
Its hue angle is 307°, with 18% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 4% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Grape Fizz (#64435F), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.62:1).
#6A4966 color codes
| HEX | #6A4966 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 73, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.6%, 28.6%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(307, 18%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(307, 31%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 4%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.57, 19.31, -11.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.57, 22.37, 329.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.724, 8.789, 13.699) | |
| Decimal | 6965606 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6A4966, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #6A4966 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #6A4966 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #6A4966 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#485167Protanopia
no red cones#505565Deuteranopia
no green cones#6d4b53Tritanopia
no blue cones#545454Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6a4966; }
.text { color: #6a4966; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6a4966; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(106 73 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a4966, #6a4956); }
Similar colors
#64435fGrape Fizz#654161Royal Plum#6f5166Hibernation#61496eYour Majesty#784467Magician’s Cloak#784674Purple Passion#653b66Wine Tour#614051Eggplant
Questions
- What color is #6A4966?
- #6A4966 is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Grape Fizz. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6A4966?
- The RGB value is 106, 73, 102: 106 red, 73 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6A4966?
- The complementary color is #496A4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6A4966?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 and white text 7.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.