Bureaucracy
Also known as: Purple Silhouette , Parisian Violet , Rhythm , Arabian Silk
Bureaucracy brings a steady and dependable feel to a palette. This medium blue suits finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.90:1.
Reference
Bureaucracy color codes
- HEX
- #746C8F
- RGB
- rgb(116, 108, 143)
- RGBA
- rgba(116, 108, 143, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(254, 14%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(254, 24%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 24%, 0%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(47.4 9.0 -18.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.2% 0.054 295.0)
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 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: slategray #708090 · ΔE 14.8
- RAL 4012: Pearl blackberry #6B6880 · 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 Bureaucracy 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bureaucracy
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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 Bureaucracy 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 4.90:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.28:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bureaucracy background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Heron #6A6887 · ΔE 3.3
- Dark Prince #6B6C89 · ΔE 4.1
- Vintage #847592 · ΔE 5.2
- Scampi #6F63A0 · ΔE 7.2
- Aster #867BA9 · ΔE 7.2
- Mamba #766D7C · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bureaucracy is closest to Dill .
FAQ
Bureaucracy FAQs
What color is Bureaucracy?
Bureaucracy is a medium blue with the hex code #746C8F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 254°, 14% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bureaucracy?
The hex code for Bureaucracy is #746C8F. In RGB it's rgb(116, 108, 143), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 24%, 0%, 44%).
What colors go well with Bureaucracy?
Bureaucracy pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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