Murasaki
Also known as: Opulent Mauve, Plum Skin, Purple Void, Purple Shade
As a rich take on pink, Murasaki carries playful and warm energy that suits children's products and soft backgrounds. A green counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 12.09:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Murasaki color codes
- HEX
- #4F284B
- RGB
- rgb(79, 40, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(79, 40, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(306, 33%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(306, 49%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 49%, 5%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(22.6 22.9 -13.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(34.3% 0.078 331.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: purple#800080 · ΔE 14.1
- RAL 4007 — Purple violet#4A203B · ΔE 4.1 · 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 Murasaki 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Murasaki
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Murasaki 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 12.09:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.74:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Murasaki background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Murasaki
Murasaki with its complement
Soft neighbors of Murasaki
Murasaki triad
Similar colors
- Acai#48295B · ΔE 6.0
- Wineberry#663366 · ΔE 6.6
- Grape#6C3461 · ΔE 6.9
- Wine Tour#653B66 · ΔE 6.9
- Blackberry#43182F · ΔE 7.1
- Plum#66386A · ΔE 7.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Murasaki is closest to Deep Pond.
Murasaki FAQs
What color is Murasaki?
Murasaki is a dark pink with the hex code #4F284B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 306°, 33% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Murasaki?
The hex code for Murasaki is #4F284B. In RGB it's rgb(79, 40, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 49%, 5%, 69%).
What colors go well with Murasaki?
Murasaki pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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