#6E4264 color
The hex color #6E4264 is a dark, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 25.9% green and 39.2% blue (110, 66, 100).
Its hue angle is 314°, with 25% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 40% magenta, 9% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Royal Plum (#654161), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8:1).
#6E4264 color codes
| HEX | #6E4264 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 66, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 25.9%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(314, 25%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(314, 40%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 40%, 9%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.26, 24.64, -11.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.26, 27.41, 334.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.679, 8.132, 13.061) | |
| Decimal | 7225956 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E4264, 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 #6E4264 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #6E4264 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | 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 #6E4264 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#424d65Protanopia
no red cones#4d5363Deuteranopia
no green cones#72444eTritanopia
no blue cones#515151Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e4264; }
.text { color: #6e4264; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e4264; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 66 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e4264, #6e424e); }
Similar colors
#654161Royal Plum#784467Magician’s Cloak#64435fGrape Fizz#653b66Wine Tour#784674Purple Passion#7f4774Magic Magenta#7e4071Bruise#82476fGrape Kiss
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #6E4264?
- #6E4264 is a dark, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Royal Plum. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6E4264?
- The RGB value is 110, 66, 100: 110 red, 66 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E4264?
- The complementary color is #426E4C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E4264?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 and white text 8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.