Clairvoyant
Also known as: Ripe Plum , Beaten Purple , Shani Purple , Cloak and Dagger
Expect regal and mysterious associations from Clairvoyant, a deep purple suited to creative portfolios and premium packaging. Clairvoyant plays well with green tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 14.62:1.
Reference
Clairvoyant color codes
- HEX
- #480656
- RGB
- rgb(72, 6, 86)
- RGBA
- rgba(72, 6, 86, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(290, 87%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(290, 93%, 34%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 93%, 0%, 66%)
- LAB
- lab(16.2 37.6 -31.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.7% 0.135 319.3)
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: indigo #4B0082 · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 4007: Purple violet #4A203B · ΔE 11.8 · 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 Clairvoyant 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 Clairvoyant
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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 Clairvoyant 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 14.62:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Clairvoyant background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Clairvoyant
Clairvoyant with its complement
Soft neighbors of Clairvoyant
Clairvoyant triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Eggplant #430541 · ΔE 4.8
- Dark Purple #35063E · ΔE 5.3
- Voldemort #2D135F · ΔE 7.3
- Acai #48295B · ΔE 7.5
- Indigo #4B0082 · ΔE 8.3
- Coal Mine #220033 · ΔE 8.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Clairvoyant is closest to Melancholia .
FAQ
Clairvoyant FAQs
What color is Clairvoyant?
Clairvoyant is a dark purple with the hex code #480656. In HSL terms it has a hue of 290°, 87% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Clairvoyant?
The hex code for Clairvoyant is #480656. In RGB it's rgb(72, 6, 86), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 93%, 0%, 66%).
What colors go well with Clairvoyant?
Clairvoyant pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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