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#6C229B color code is #6C229B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6c229b.

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#6C229B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6C229B is 0.0670. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.98:1 against white and 2.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6C229B on white8.98:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6C229B on black2.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6C229B8.98:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6C229B2.34:1Fail

#6C229B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6C229B?+
The hex code for #6C229B is #6C229B. In RGB it's rgb(108, 34, 155), and in HSL it's hsl(277, 64%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #6C229B?+
#6C229B in RGB is (108, 34, 155). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 34, 155).
What is the CMYK value of #6C229B?+
#6C229B converts to CMYK(30%, 78%, 0%, 39%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6C229B.
Is #6c229b a warm or cool color?+
#6C229B (#6C229B) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 277° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6c229b belong to?+
#6C229B belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 277°, 64%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #6c229b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6C229B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.98:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6c229b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6C229B (#6C229B) is 4643 C Jewel Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6C229B in design

Practical guidance for using #6c229b (#6C229B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6C229B (#6C229B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6c229b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6C229B (#6C229B) 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

#6C229B 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

#6C229B 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.