#6F0038 Hex Code
Color Name: Imperial Purple
What is hex #6F0038 Color?
The color name of hex code #6F0038 is Imperial Purple. The RGB values are (111, 0, 56) which means it is composed of
66% red, 0% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:100 Y:50 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6F0038 has a hue of 330°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 44%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #6F0038 Color Codes
| Color Name | Imperial Purple |
| RGB Values | (111, 0, 56) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 100%, 50%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (330°, 100%, 44%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #660033 |
| Inverse Color | #90FFC7 [Aquamarine] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7421 C |
| Closest RAL | 4004 [Claret violet] |
| Complementary Color | #006F37 [Dartmouth Green] |
| #6F0038 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #383838 |
| Desaturated | #383838 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #1C1C1C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #595959 |
Hex #6F0038 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6F0038 is #006F37 which is called Dartmouth Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6F0038 color is offered by #006F37. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #6F0038 are #6F0001 and #6F006F, called Blood Red and Patriarch, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6F0038 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #6F0038 are #006F00 (Pakistan Green) and #006F6F (Skobeloff). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#6F0038 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #386F00 (Metallic Green) and #00386F (Ateneo Blue) along with #6F0038, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #6F0038 has #386F00 (Metallic Green), #006F37 (Dartmouth Green) and #37006F (Deep Violet). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #6F0038 contains #6F6F00 (Bronze Yellow), #006F37 (Dartmouth Green) and #00006F (Navy Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #6F0038 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6F0038 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 6F0038 Color
Tints
8C3360- 9A4D74
- A96688
- B7809C
- C599AF
- D4B3C3
- E2CCD7
- F1E6EB
Tones
- 721A46
- 74264E
- 763355
- 78405C
- 794D63
- 7B5A6A
- 7D6672
- 7E7379
Shades
- 59002D
- 4E0027
- 430022
- 38001C
- 2C0016
- 210011
- 16000B
- 0B0006
#6F0038 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
