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#6666CC color code is #6666CC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6666cc.

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#6666CC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6666CC is 0.1669. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.84:1 against white and 4.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6666CC on white4.84:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6666CC on black4.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6666CC4.84:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6666CC4.34:1AA Large

#6666CC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6666CC?+
The hex code for #6666CC is #6666CC. In RGB it's rgb(102, 102, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 50%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #6666CC?+
#6666CC in RGB is (102, 102, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 102, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #6666CC?+
#6666CC converts to CMYK(50%, 50%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6666CC.
Is #6666cc a warm or cool color?+
#6666CC (#6666CC) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6666cc belong to?+
#6666CC belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 240°, 50%, 60% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6666cc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6666CC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.84:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6666cc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6666CC (#6666CC) is 7446 C Bright Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6666CC in design

Practical guidance for using #6666cc (#6666CC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6666CC (#6666CC) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6666cc text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6666CC (#6666CC) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#6666CC 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

#6666CC 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.