Information about #6B4462 color

#6B4462 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6B4462 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(107, 68, 98) (42% red, 26.7% green, 38.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 4 / 58 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #6B4462 reads as a softly toned purple-pink magenta and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Cordite (#6D4658). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dirty Purple (#734A65) and Victoria Red (#723A68).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(107, 68, 98)), which gives #6B4462 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B4462 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #6B4462 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6B4462 color variations

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#6B4462 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 #6B4462

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

Cordite color link
Cordite

#6D4658

Dirty Purple color link
Dirty Purple

#734A65

Victoria Red color link
Victoria Red

#723A68

Finn color link
Finn

#694554

Cosmic color link
Cosmic

#794D60

Minx color link
Minx

#68535B

Bellflower color link
Bellflower

#5D3F6A

Sorghum color link
Sorghum

#74396F

Aurora color link
Aurora

#5A4D60

Eggplant color link
Eggplant

#614051

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B4462
  • RGB107, 68, 98
  • CMYK0, 15, 4, 58
  • CSSrgb(107, 68, 98)
  • HSL314°, 22%, 34%
  • HSL Precise313.846°, 22.286%, 34.314%
  • HSV314°, 36%, 42%
  • HSB314°, 36%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • GLSLvec3(0.420, 0.267, 0.384)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.420, 0.267, 0.384, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.420, 0.267, 0.384)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.4%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6B4462
  • DECIMAL ID7029858
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01