Blackmail
Also known as: Bavarian Gentian, Darth Torus, The Vast of Night, Quantum of Light
Blackmail brings a imaginative and refined feel to any palette. This rich purple is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Blackmail
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 16.67:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Blackmail background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Blackmail
Blackmail with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blackmail
Blackmail triad
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.
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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