Vintage
Also known as: Provence Violet , Purple Haze , Grape Harvest , Garden Violets
Quietly imaginative and refined, Vintage is a cool-toned purple that earns its keep in 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.
Reference
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)
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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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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Vintage
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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 Vintage 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 4.25:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.94:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Vintage background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Vintage
Vintage with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vintage
Vintage triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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