Nebula
Also known as: Foxy Fuchsia , Ferocious Fuchsia , Prom Queen , Heliotrope Magenta
With its cool undertone, Nebula (#A104C3) comes across as regal and mysterious. Designers reach for it 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).
Reference
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)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
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: 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: 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 Nebula
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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 Nebula 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 6.32:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Nebula background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nebula
Nebula with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nebula
Nebula triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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