Occult
Also known as: Galactic Civilization , Pitch Violet , American Violet , Kalish Violet
Occult sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively purple that feels creative and luxurious. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
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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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: 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: 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 Occult
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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 Occult 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 11.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.83:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Occult background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Occult
Occult with its complement
Soft neighbors of Occult
Occult triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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