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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B00A8 — Indigo
#6B00A8 is a dark saturated purple sitting at 278° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #6B00A8
- f9f0ff
- e8c1ff
- d792ff
- c663ff
- b534ff
- a305ff
- 8700d5
- 6900a6
- 4c0077
- 2e0048
- 100019
Color schemes using #6B00A8
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#6B00A8 FAQ
What color is #6B00A8?
#6B00A8 is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 100% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6B00A8?
#6B00A8 is rgb(107, 0, 168) in RGB, hsl(278, 100%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 100%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B00A8?
White text on this background reaches 9.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.19:1.
What colors go well with #6B00A8?
Its direct complement is #3EA800. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92A800 and #00A816 gives you contrast without the vibration.