Dark Purple
Also known as: Deep Purple, Dark Violet, Romanic Scene, Poisonous Purple
Dark Purple is a deep, vivid pink that reads as soft and romantic. It shines in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Dark Purple plays well with green tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 16.84:1.
Dark Purple color codes
- HEX
- #35063E
- RGB
- rgb(53, 6, 62)
- RGBA
- rgba(53, 6, 62, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(290, 82%, 13%)
- HSV
- hsv(290, 90%, 24%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 90%, 0%, 76%)
- LAB
- lab(10.7 29.2 -23.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(24.5% 0.105 320.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indigo#4B0082 · ΔE 12.7
- RAL 4007 — Purple violet#4A203B · ΔE 10.0 · 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 Purple 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: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Purple
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Purple 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 16.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.25:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Purple background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Purple
Dark Purple with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Purple
Dark Purple triad
Similar colors
- Eggplant#430541 · ΔE 3.3
- Coal Mine#220033 · ΔE 4.3
- Clairvoyant#480656 · ΔE 5.3
- Voldemort#2D135F · ΔE 8.6
- Acai#48295B · ΔE 8.7
- Murasaki#4F284B · ΔE 9.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Purple is closest to PCB Green.
Dark Purple FAQs
What color is Dark Purple?
Dark Purple is a dark pink with the hex code #35063E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 290°, 82% saturation, and 13% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Purple?
The hex code for Dark Purple is #35063E. In RGB it's rgb(53, 6, 62), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 90%, 0%, 76%).
What colors go well with Dark Purple?
Dark Purple pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with black accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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