Murasaki
Also known as: Opulent Mauve , Plum Skin , Purple Void , Purple Shade
Murasaki is what happens when pink turns rich and gentle. The effect is playful and warm, made for 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Murasaki
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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 Murasaki 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 12.09:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.74:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Murasaki background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Murasaki
Murasaki with its complement
Soft neighbors of Murasaki
Murasaki triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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