Bruise
Also known as: Deep Commitment to Purple, Spring Lobster Dye, Wood Violet, Club Mauve
With its warm undertone, Bruise (#7E4071) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Bruise
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.35:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.86:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Bruise background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bruise
Bruise with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bruise
Bruise triad
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.
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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