Scampi

Q: How do I use #6E5BA4 in CSS?

You can use #6E5BA4 in CSS with: background-color: #6E5BA4; or color: #6E5BA4; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 91, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 45%, 0%, 36%.

#6E5BA4

Scampi is a cool medium color with the hex code #6E5BA4. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 110, 91, 164 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 45%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Scampi color values

HEX: #6E5BA4
RGB: 110, 91, 164
HSL: 256°, 29%, 50%
CMYK: 33, 45, 0, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Scampi sits at 256° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Scampi is rendered as rgb(110, 91, 164), where the blue channel is highest at 164, anchoring the color in the cool register. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Scampi translates to a CMYK breakdown of 33C 45M 0Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Scampi

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6E5BA4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 110, 91, 164;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6E5BA4',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 33%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(110, 91, 164)
rgba(110, 91, 164, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 256° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6E5BA4?

#6E5BA4 is Scampi, a cool medium color with RGB values of 110, 91, 164. It has a hue of 256°, 29% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6E5BA4?

The RGB color code for #6E5BA4 is rgb(110, 91, 164). This means it contains 110 red, 91 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Scampi a warm or cool color?

Scampi (#6E5BA4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6E5BA4 in CSS?

You can use #6E5BA4 in CSS with: background-color: #6E5BA4; or color: #6E5BA4; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 91, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 45%, 0%, 36%.