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).
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Extraviolet
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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 Extraviolet 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 10.50:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.00:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Extraviolet background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Extraviolet
Extraviolet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Extraviolet
Extraviolet triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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