Occult
Also known as: Galactic Civilization, Pitch Violet, American Violet, Kalish Violet
As a rich take on purple, Occult carries creative and luxurious energy that suits fantasy themes and beauty brands. Match it with yellow accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 11.45:1.
Occult color codes
- HEX
- #4B1E87
- RGB
- rgb(75, 30, 135)
- RGBA
- rgba(75, 30, 135, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(266, 64%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(266, 78%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(44%, 78%, 0%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(23.6 38.4 -51.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(36.6% 0.162 297.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indigo#4B0082 · ΔE 3.9
- RAL 5002 — Ultramarine blue#2B2C7C · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Occult 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 Occult
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Occult 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 11.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.83:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Occult background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Occult
Occult with its complement
Soft neighbors of Occult
Occult triad
Similar colors
- Indigo#4B0082 · ΔE 3.9
- Indiglow#301885 · ΔE 4.4
- Extraviolet#661188 · ΔE 5.4
- Royalty#5930A9 · ΔE 6.5
- Dark Dreams#332266 · ΔE 7.0
- Royal#0C1793 · ΔE 7.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Occult is closest to Dark Olive.
Occult FAQs
What color is Occult?
Occult is a dark purple with the hex code #4B1E87. In HSL terms it has a hue of 266°, 64% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Occult?
The hex code for Occult is #4B1E87. In RGB it's rgb(75, 30, 135), and in CMYK it's cmyk(44%, 78%, 0%, 47%).
What colors go well with Occult?
Occult pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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