Dark Dreams

Also known as: Indie Go, Christalle, Night Fog, Paris M

Dark Dreams brings a regal and mysterious feel to any palette. This rich purple is a natural fit for 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Dreams

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 13.45:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 1.56:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Dark Dreams background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Dark Dreams

Dark Dreams with its complement

Soft neighbors of Dark Dreams

Dark Dreams triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Dreams is closest to Dark Olive.

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.

Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer — free, instant, private.