Vintage
Also known as: Provence Violet, Purple Haze, Grape Harvest, Garden Violets
Part of the purple family, Vintage pairs a medium base with a imaginative and refined presence — ideal for fantasy themes and beauty brands. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.94:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Vintage color codes
- HEX
- #847592
- RGB
- rgb(132, 117, 146)
- RGBA
- rgba(132, 117, 146, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(271, 12%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(271, 20%, 57%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 20%, 0%, 43%)
- LAB
- lab(51.4 10.4 -13.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.6% 0.047 308.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 14.9
- RAL 4011 — Pearl violet#8773A1 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Vintage works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Vintage
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Vintage 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 4.25:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.94:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Vintage background: #000000
Palettes featuring Vintage
Vintage with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vintage
Vintage triad
Similar colors
- Bureaucracy#746C8F · ΔE 5.2
- Amorous#967D96 · ΔE 5.3
- Aster#867BA9 · ΔE 6.1
- Mamba#766D7C · ΔE 7.0
- Moonscape#806B77 · ΔE 7.9
- Dark Prince#6B6C89 · ΔE 7.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vintage is closest to Wreath.
Vintage FAQs
What color is Vintage?
Vintage is a medium purple with the hex code #847592. In HSL terms it has a hue of 271°, 12% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Vintage?
The hex code for Vintage is #847592. In RGB it's rgb(132, 117, 146), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 20%, 0%, 43%).
What colors go well with Vintage?
Vintage pairs naturally with green 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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