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#664C8A color code is #664C8A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #664c8a.

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#664C8A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #664C8A is 0.0983. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.08:1 against white and 2.97:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#664C8A on white7.08:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#664C8A on black2.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #664C8A7.08:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #664C8A2.97:1Fail

#664C8A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #664C8A?+
The hex code for #664C8A is #664C8A. In RGB it's rgb(102, 76, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(265, 29%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #664C8A?+
#664C8A in RGB is (102, 76, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 76, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #664C8A?+
#664C8A converts to CMYK(26%, 45%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #664C8A.
Is #664c8a a warm or cool color?+
#664C8A (#664C8A) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 265° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #664c8a belong to?+
#664C8A belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 265°, 29%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #664c8a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#664C8A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.08:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #664c8a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #664C8A (#664C8A) is 18-3838 Ultra Violet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #664C8A in design

Practical guidance for using #664c8a (#664C8A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #664C8A (#664C8A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #664c8a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #664C8A (#664C8A) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#664C8A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#664C8A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.