Information about #6A517F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6A517F belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(106, 81, 127) (41.6% red, 31.8% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 8 / 18 / 0 / 50 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained violet, #6A517F sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jupiter (#6A5177). Nearby in the Register you will also find High Society (#695B7C) and Centaurian (#6E5977).

In RGB terms — rgb(106, 81, 127) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #6A517F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #6A517F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6A517F color variations

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#6A517F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #6A517F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Jupiter color link
Jupiter

#6A5177

High Society color link
High Society

#695B7C

Centaurian color link
Centaurian

#6E5977

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

Kimberly color link
Kimberly

#695D87

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Viola Purple color link
Viola Purple

#7E587E

Bloom color link
Bloom

#6F5B6C

Comet color link
Comet

#636373

Gigas color link
Gigas

#564786

Cyber Grape color link
Cyber Grape

#58427C

#6A517F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A517F
  • RGB106, 81, 127
  • CMYK8, 18, 0, 50
  • HSL273°, 22%, 41%
  • HSL Precise272.609°, 22.115%, 40.784%
  • HSV273°, 36%, 50%
  • HSB273°, 36%, 50%
  • HEX ID6A517F
  • DECIMAL ID6967679
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
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