Imperial
Also known as: Lounge Violet , Imperial Purple , Seance , Purple Magic
Imperial holds a rich position in the purple range and reads as creative and luxurious. You'll see it used for 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 (9.92:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Imperial color codes
- HEX
- #602F6B
- RGB
- rgb(96, 47, 107)
- RGBA
- rgba(96, 47, 107, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(289, 39%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(289, 56%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 56%, 0%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(28.2 30.2 -25.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(39.6% 0.111 320.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
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
?
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
?
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 →
?
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 8.6
- RAL 4007: Purple violet #4A203B · ΔE 11.3 · 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 Imperial 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 Imperial
?
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 →
?
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
?
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 →
?
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 Imperial 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 9.92:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Imperial background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Imperial
Imperial with its complement
Soft neighbors of Imperial
Imperial triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Wineberry #663366 · ΔE 3.0
- Plum #66386A · ΔE 3.3
- Heartless #623B70 · ΔE 3.3
- Eminence #6E3974 · ΔE 3.7
- Majesty #673E6E · ΔE 4.6
- Wine Tour #653B66 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Imperial is closest to Jungle Jam .
FAQ
Imperial FAQs
What color is Imperial?
Imperial is a dark purple with the hex code #602F6B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 289°, 39% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Imperial?
The hex code for Imperial is #602F6B. In RGB it's rgb(96, 47, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 56%, 0%, 58%).
What colors go well with Imperial?
Imperial pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.