Prom Queen
Also known as: Foxy Fuchsia , Nebula , Dreamscape Purple , Purple Vanity
Prom Queen is a medium, vivid purple that reads as regal and mysterious. It earns its place in premium packaging and fantasy themes. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a green keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.09:1.
Reference
Prom Queen color codes
- HEX
- #9B1DCD
- RGB
- rgb(155, 29, 205)
- RGBA
- rgba(155, 29, 205, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(283, 75%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(283, 86%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(24%, 86%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(41.0 66.6 -64.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.0% 0.246 313.0)
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. 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: darkorchid #9932CC · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 4008: Signal violet #904684 · ΔE 14.2 · 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 Prom Queen 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Prom Queen
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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 Prom Queen 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 6.09:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.45:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Prom Queen background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Prom Queen
Prom Queen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Prom Queen
Prom Queen triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nebula #A104C3 · ΔE 2.3
- Telemagenta #AA22CC · ΔE 3.1
- Violet #9A0EEA · ΔE 3.8
- Magentleman #AA22BB · ΔE 4.5
- Magentle #AA11AA · ΔE 6.6
- Purple Ink #9A2CA0 · ΔE 7.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Prom Queen is closest to Avocado .
FAQ
Prom Queen FAQs
What color is Prom Queen?
Prom Queen is a medium purple with the hex code #9B1DCD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 283°, 75% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Prom Queen?
The hex code for Prom Queen is #9B1DCD. In RGB it's rgb(155, 29, 205), and in CMYK it's cmyk(24%, 86%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Prom Queen?
Prom Queen 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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