Bruise
Also known as: Deep Commitment to Purple , Spring Lobster Dye , Wood Violet , Club Mauve
Bruise brings a gentle and approachable feel to a palette. This rich pink suits romantic branding and children's products. Match it with green accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.35:1.
Reference
Bruise color codes
- HEX
- #7E4071
- RGB
- rgb(126, 64, 113)
- RGBA
- rgba(126, 64, 113, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(313, 33%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(313, 49%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 49%, 10%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(36.6 32.5 -16.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.7% 0.108 335.6)
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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neutral, leaning warm
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: darkmagenta #8B008B · ΔE 11.1
- RAL 4008: Signal violet #904684 · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Bruise works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bruise
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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 Bruise 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 7.35:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.86:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Bruise background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bruise
Bruise with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bruise
Bruise triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Grape Kiss #82476F · ΔE 2.9
- Grape #6C3461 · ΔE 4.9
- Prunella #864788 · ΔE 5.1
- Eminence #6E3974 · ΔE 5.1
- Majesty #673E6E · ΔE 5.6
- Wine Tour #653B66 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bruise is closest to Jewel .
FAQ
Bruise FAQs
What color is Bruise?
Bruise is a dark pink with the hex code #7E4071. In HSL terms it has a hue of 313°, 33% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bruise?
The hex code for Bruise is #7E4071. In RGB it's rgb(126, 64, 113), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 49%, 10%, 51%).
What colors go well with Bruise?
Bruise pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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