Nebula
Also known as: Foxy Fuchsia, Ferocious Fuchsia, Prom Queen, Heliotrope Magenta
Quietly regal and mysterious, Nebula is a cool-toned purple that earns its keep in fantasy themes and beauty brands. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.32:1, passes WCAG AA).
Nebula color codes
- HEX
- #A104C3
- RGB
- rgb(161, 4, 195)
- RGBA
- rgba(161, 4, 195, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(289, 96%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(289, 98%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(17%, 98%, 0%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(40.1 69.9 -59.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.2% 0.251 318.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkviolet#9400D3 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 4008 — Signal violet#904684 · ΔE 13.4 · 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 Nebula 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 Nebula
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nebula 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 6.32:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Nebula background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Nebula
Nebula with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nebula
Nebula triad
Similar colors
- Prom Queen#9B1DCD · ΔE 2.3
- Telemagenta#AA22CC · ΔE 3.4
- Magentleman#AA22BB · ΔE 3.5
- Magentle#AA11AA · ΔE 4.8
- Violet#9A0EEA · ΔE 5.6
- Purple Ink#9A2CA0 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nebula is closest to Hulk.
Nebula FAQs
What color is Nebula?
Nebula is a dark purple with the hex code #A104C3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 289°, 96% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nebula?
The hex code for Nebula is #A104C3. In RGB it's rgb(161, 4, 195), and in CMYK it's cmyk(17%, 98%, 0%, 24%).
What colors go well with Nebula?
Nebula 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.
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