Purple Ink
Also known as: Nebula Outpost , Purple Tone Ink , Acai Juice , Ultra Violet Lentz
Purple Ink holds a medium position in the pink range and reads as playful and warm. You'll see it used for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.48:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Purple Ink color codes
- HEX
- #9A2CA0
- RGB
- rgb(154, 44, 160)
- RGBA
- rgba(154, 44, 160, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(297, 57%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(297, 73%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 72%, 0%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(39.8 55.9 -39.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.8% 0.196 325.7)
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 warm
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: darkmagenta #8B008B · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 4008: Signal violet #904684 · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Purple Ink works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Purple Ink
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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 Purple Ink 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 6.48:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Purple Ink background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Purple Ink
Purple Ink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Purple Ink
Purple Ink triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Magentle #AA11AA · ΔE 3.0
- Magentleman #AA22BB · ΔE 4.6
- Nebula #A104C3 · ΔE 5.9
- Telemagenta #AA22CC · ΔE 6.9
- Prom Queen #9B1DCD · ΔE 7.2
- Prunella #864788 · ΔE 7.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Purple Ink is closest to Poblano .
FAQ
Purple Ink FAQs
What color is Purple Ink?
Purple Ink is a medium pink with the hex code #9A2CA0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 297°, 57% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Purple Ink?
The hex code for Purple Ink is #9A2CA0. In RGB it's rgb(154, 44, 160), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 72%, 0%, 37%).
What colors go well with Purple Ink?
Purple Ink 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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