Extraviolet
Also known as: Peaceful Purple, Sapphire Siren, Purplex, Intergalactic Settlement
Extraviolet sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a vivid purple that feels regal and mysterious. Try it in fantasy themes and beauty brands. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (10.50:1, passes WCAG AA).
Extraviolet color codes
- HEX
- #661188
- RGB
- rgb(102, 17, 136)
- RGBA
- rgba(102, 17, 136, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(283, 78%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(283, 88%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 88%, 0%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(26.3 48.8 -47.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(39.3% 0.181 313.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indigo#4B0082 · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 5002 — Ultramarine blue#2B2C7C · ΔE 12.7 · 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 Extraviolet 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 Extraviolet
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Extraviolet 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 10.50:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.00:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Extraviolet background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Extraviolet
Extraviolet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Extraviolet
Extraviolet triad
Similar colors
- Ultraberry#770088 · ΔE 3.3
- Occult#4B1E87 · ΔE 5.4
- Indigo#4B0082 · ΔE 5.4
- Purple#800080 · ΔE 6.0
- Royalty#5930A9 · ΔE 8.1
- Imperial#602F6B · ΔE 8.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Extraviolet is closest to Godzilla.
Extraviolet FAQs
What color is Extraviolet?
Extraviolet is a dark purple with the hex code #661188. In HSL terms it has a hue of 283°, 78% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Extraviolet?
The hex code for Extraviolet is #661188. In RGB it's rgb(102, 17, 136), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 88%, 0%, 47%).
What colors go well with Extraviolet?
Extraviolet pairs naturally with green 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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