#661DBD

A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Blueviolet.

About #661DBD

The precise color #661DBD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Blueviolet. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(102, 29, 189).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 46% C, 85% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#661DBD
RGB102, 29, 189
HSL267.4°, 73.4%, 42.7%
CMYK46%, 85%, 0%, 26%
HSV267.4°, 84.7%, 74.1%
LAB32.7, 61.1, -69.1
XYZ15.1, 7.4, 48.8
Decimal6692285

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.48:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.11:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.10:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #661DBD; }
.text-color { color: #661DBD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #661DBD; }

Similar Colors

Blueviolet
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