#6C5577 Color Information

Hex color code: #6C5577

A balanced purple shade, #6C5577 appears as (108, 85, 119) in RGB and (281°, 17%, 40%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#6C5577

RGB

108, 85, 119

HSL

281°, 17%, 40%

CMYK

9%, 29%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6C5577;
background-color: #6C5577;
border-color: #6C5577;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6C5577;
border: 2px solid #6C5577;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6C5577]
text-[#6C5577]
border-[#6C5577]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6C5577]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6C5577, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6C5577; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6C5577; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #6C5577; background-color: #6C557715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6C557720; border-left: 4px solid #6C5577; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #6C5577; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6C5577 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

108, 85, 119

Red: 108 / Green: 85 / Blue: 119

HSL

281°, 17%, 40%

Hue: 281° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

9%, 29%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 29% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #6C5577?

#6C5577 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

607755

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6C5577 to RGB:

rgb(108, 85, 119)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6C5577 to HSL:

hsl(281, 17%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6C5577 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 29%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated purple tone, #6C5577 has RGB (108, 85, 119) and HSL (281°, 17%, 40%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6C5577 is #607755, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5B5577.

Use #6C5577 in CSS: color: #6C5577 or background-color: #6C5577. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6C5577

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.20:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C5577?

#6C5577 is a understated purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #6C5577?

#6C5577 in RGB is (108, 85, 119) - 108 red, 85 green, and 119 blue.

How to use #6C5577 in CSS?

Use #6C5577 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6C5577?

#607755 (complementary), #5B5577 (analogous), and #44354B (lighter shade) work well with #6C5577.