Information about #6C72A3 color

#6C72A3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6C72A3 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(108, 114, 163) (42.4% red, 44.7% green, 63.9% blue), or CMYK 22 / 19 / 0 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6C72A3 is a calm, restrained blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Deloras (#606AA1). Nearby in the Register you will also find Stained Red (#78779B) and Scampi (#6F63A0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(108, 114, 163)), which gives #6C72A3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6C72A3 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. #6C72A3 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6C72A3 color variations

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#6C72A3 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 #6C72A3

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

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

Grayish Blue color link
Grayish Blue

#7D7DA8

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6C72A3
  • RGB108, 114, 163
  • CMYK22, 19, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(108, 114, 163)
  • HSL233°, 23%, 53%
  • HSL Precise233.455°, 23.013%, 53.137%
  • HSV233°, 34%, 64%
  • HSB233°, 34%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • GLSLvec3(0.424, 0.447, 0.639)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.424, 0.447, 0.639, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.424, 0.447, 0.639)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6C72A3
  • DECIMAL ID7107235
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01