Grape Riot
Also known as: Plum Passion , Orchid Lei , La la Lavender , Viva Magenta
With its warm undertone, Grape Riot (#9B4682) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it in romantic branding and children's products. A green counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.85:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Grape Riot color codes
- HEX
- #9B4682
- RGB
- rgb(155, 70, 130)
- RGBA
- rgba(155, 70, 130, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(318, 38%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(318, 55%, 61%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 55%, 16%, 39%)
- LAB
- lab(42.8 41.7 -16.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.4% 0.135 340.1)
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 warm
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: mediumvioletred #C71585 · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 4008: Signal violet #904684 · ΔE 2.8 · 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 Grape Riot 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 Grape Riot
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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 Grape Riot 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 5.85:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Grape Riot background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grape Riot
Grape Riot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grape Riot
Grape Riot triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Feminism #9D5783 · ΔE 4.9
- Fandango #B53389 · ΔE 5.3
- Prunella #864788 · ΔE 5.6
- Grape Kiss #82476F · ΔE 6.0
- Bruise #7E4071 · ΔE 6.4
- Very Berry #BB3381 · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grape Riot is closest to Opal Green .
FAQ
Grape Riot FAQs
What color is Grape Riot?
Grape Riot is a medium pink with the hex code #9B4682. In HSL terms it has a hue of 318°, 38% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grape Riot?
The hex code for Grape Riot is #9B4682. In RGB it's rgb(155, 70, 130), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 55%, 16%, 39%).
What colors go well with Grape Riot?
Grape Riot pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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