Dark Dreams
Also known as: Indie Go , Christalle , Night Fog , Paris M
Dark Dreams is a rich, lively purple that reads as regal and mysterious. It earns its place in fantasy themes and beauty brands. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a yellow keeps a palette from feeling one-note. On white it reads clearly at 13.45:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Dark Dreams color codes
- HEX
- #332266
- RGB
- rgb(51, 34, 102)
- RGBA
- rgba(51, 34, 102, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(255, 50%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(255, 67%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(50%, 67%, 0%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(18.8 22.7 -38.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(31.5% 0.114 289.8)
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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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: midnightblue #191970 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 5022: Night blue #2F2A5A · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Dark Dreams 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 Dark Dreams
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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 Dark Dreams 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 13.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.56:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Dreams background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Dreams
Dark Dreams with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Dreams
Dark Dreams triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Indie Go #2E2364 · ΔE 1.3
- Voldemort #2D135F · ΔE 3.8
- Spacescape #222255 · ΔE 4.9
- Fly-by-Night #1C1E4D · ΔE 6.3
- Azulado #211D49 · ΔE 6.4
- Galaxea #2E305E · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Dreams is closest to Dark Olive .
FAQ
Dark Dreams FAQs
What color is Dark Dreams?
Dark Dreams is a dark purple with the hex code #332266. In HSL terms it has a hue of 255°, 50% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Dreams?
The hex code for Dark Dreams is #332266. In RGB it's rgb(51, 34, 102), and in CMYK it's cmyk(50%, 67%, 0%, 60%).
What colors go well with Dark Dreams?
Dark Dreams pairs naturally with yellow 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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