Grape

#6C3461

Also known as: Gloxinia , Opulent Purple , Ayame Iris , Wineberry

Grape is a rich, gentle pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.12:1, passes WCAG AA).

Reference

Grape color codes

HEX: #6C3461
RGB: rgb(108, 52, 97)
RGBA: rgba(108, 52, 97, 1)
HSL: hsl(312, 35%, 31%)
HSV: hsv(312, 52%, 42%)
CMYK: cmyk(0%, 52%, 10%, 58%)
LAB: lab(30.7 30.2 -15.3)
OKLCH: oklch(41.5% 0.100 335.1)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

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

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

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 →

CSS: purple #800080 · ΔE 10.5
RAL 4006: Traffic purple #992572 · ΔE 9.3 · 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 works

Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as: every ecosystem

Variations

Tints, shades, and tones of Grape

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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)

Tones (muted)

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 →

Palettes built from Grape 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 9.12:1

AA pass AAA pass AA large pass

Aa on black

contrast 2.30:1

AA fail AAA fail AA large fail

Best text color on a Grape background: #ffffff

Palettes

Palettes featuring Grape

Grape with its complement

Soft neighbors of Grape

Grape triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grape is closest to Midori .

FAQ

Grape FAQs

What color is Grape?

Grape is a dark pink with the hex code #6C3461. In HSL terms it has a hue of 312°, 35% saturation, and 31% lightness.

What is the hex code for Grape?

The hex code for Grape is #6C3461. In RGB it's rgb(108, 52, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 52%, 10%, 58%).

What colors go well with Grape?

Grape pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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