#6B5266 color
The hex color #6B5266 is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 32.2% green and 40% blue (107, 82, 102).
Its hue angle is 312°, with 13% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 5% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Hibernation (#6F5166), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.94:1).
#6B5266 color codes
| HEX | #6B5266 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 82, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 32.2%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(312, 13%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(312, 23%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 5%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.06, 14.14, -7.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.06, 16.03, 331.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.479, 10.12, 13.916) | |
| Decimal | 7033446 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B5266, 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 #6B5266 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.94:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6B5266 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.94:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #6B5266 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#525767Protanopia
no red cones#575b65Deuteranopia
no green cones#6d5359Tritanopia
no blue cones#5a5a5aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b5266; }
.text { color: #6b5266; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b5266; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 82 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b5266, #6b525a); }
Similar colors
#6f5166Hibernation#7b5867Royal Fig#625665Fedora#64435fGrape Fizz#675a75Plummy#614051Eggplant#78587dDr Who#654161Royal Plum
Questions
- What color is #6B5266?
- #6B5266 is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Hibernation. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B5266?
- The RGB value is 107, 82, 102: 107 red, 82 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B5266?
- The complementary color is #526B57, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B5266?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 and white text 6.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.