Blackmail
Also known as: Bavarian Gentian , Darth Torus , The Vast of Night , Quantum of Light
With its cool undertone, Blackmail (#220066) comes across as imaginative and refined. Designers reach for it in creative portfolios and premium packaging. Its complement lands in black territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 16.67:1.
Reference
Blackmail color codes
- HEX
- #220066
- RGB
- rgb(34, 0, 102)
- RGBA
- rgba(34, 0, 102, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(260, 100%, 20%)
- HSV
- hsv(260, 100%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(67%, 100%, 0%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(10.3 36.7 -52.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(25.5% 0.150 283.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: navy #000080 · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 5002: Ultramarine blue #2B2C7C · ΔE 10.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Blackmail works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blackmail
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Blackmail by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 16.67:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Blackmail background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blackmail
Blackmail with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blackmail
Blackmail triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Deep Blue #040273 · ΔE 3.3
- Ravenclaw #0A0555 · ΔE 4.0
- Voldemort #2D135F · ΔE 4.4
- Indiglow #301885 · ΔE 6.2
- Indigo #4B0082 · ΔE 7.1
- Dark Dreams #332266 · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blackmail is closest to Graphite .
FAQ
Blackmail FAQs
What color is Blackmail?
Blackmail is a dark purple with the hex code #220066. In HSL terms it has a hue of 260°, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blackmail?
The hex code for Blackmail is #220066. In RGB it's rgb(34, 0, 102), and in CMYK it's cmyk(67%, 100%, 0%, 60%).
What colors go well with Blackmail?
Blackmail pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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