1. magentas
2. neutral-muteds
3. Basil Mauve

Color Basil Mauve magenta (#6c5472):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Basil Mauve magenta (#6c5472):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
magentas

magentas Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Basil Mauve / #6c5472

The HTML HEX code is #6c5472. The corresponding color name is "Basil Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 108%, Green (G): 84%, Blue (B): 114%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 26%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #6c5472 has a hue of 288°, saturation of 15%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 288° for hue, 26% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = 16, and b* (blue to yellow) = -13. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 11, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3710, U (chrominance) = 0.0374, and V (chrominance) = 0.0461.

The decimal value of the color is 7099506. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A087A6 for a 20% lighter version and #352938 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6c5472, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8121 Kelvin (8121K).

The approximate wavelength of #6c5472 is around 438.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Basil Mauve (Hex: #6c5472): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#6c5472, also known as Basil Mauve, resembles the colors found in a blooming field of lavender just after dawn. This enchanting shade combines the softness of lilacs with the depth of twilight, creating a soothing and sophisticated ambiance. The Basil Mauve hue captures the delicate petals of a purple passionflower in full bloom, offering a harmonious balance between elegance and tranquility. It evokes a sense of serenity, similar to the moment when the first rays of sunlight illuminate a misty morning meadow, infusing it with a magical and ethereal quality.

Tints and Shades of #6c5472 HEX color (Basil Mauve)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #6c5472, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #DAD4DC
• #B6AAB9
• #917F95
• #6c5472
• #513F56
• #362A39
• #1B151D
• #000000

Tones of Basil Mauve (#6c5472 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6c5472, #746678 is the less saturated color, while #6c5472 is the most saturated one.

• #746678
• #726176
• #705d75
• #6e5873
• #6c5472
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6c5472;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6c5472; }

.text {color:#6c5472;}

.background {background-color:#6c5472;}

.border {border:1px solid #6c5472;}