Dark Purple
Also known as: Deep Purple , Dark Violet , Romanic Scene , Poisonous Purple
Dark Purple is a deep, vivid pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Dark Purple plays well with green tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 16.84:1.
Reference
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)
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 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Purple
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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 Purple 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 16.84:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.25:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Purple background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Purple
Dark Purple with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Purple
Dark Purple triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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