Violaceous
Also known as: Rose Souvenir , Lavender Blaze , Dragonflies , La la Love
A gentle pink with a playful and warm character, Violaceous works well for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.94:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Violaceous color codes
- HEX
- #BF8FC4
- RGB
- rgb(191, 143, 196)
- RGBA
- rgba(191, 143, 196, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(294, 31%, 66%)
- HSV
- hsv(294, 27%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 27%, 0%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(65.5 25.5 -20.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.3% 0.092 323.3)
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: plum #DDA0DD · ΔE 6.5
- RAL 4009: Pastel violet #A38995 · ΔE 13.2 · 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 Violaceous 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: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Violaceous
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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 Violaceous 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 2.64:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.94:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Violaceous background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Violaceous
Violaceous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Violaceous
Violaceous triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fleur-De-Lis #B090C7 · ΔE 4.1
- Girl Power #D39BCB · ΔE 4.8
- Lilac Lace #C6A1CF · ΔE 5.0
- Pink Punk #D983BD · ΔE 6.9
- Wisteria #A87DC2 · ΔE 7.3
- Love Dust #EB94DA · ΔE 8.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Violaceous is closest to Verde .
FAQ
Violaceous FAQs
What color is Violaceous?
Violaceous is a medium pink with the hex code #BF8FC4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 294°, 31% saturation, and 66% lightness.
What is the hex code for Violaceous?
The hex code for Violaceous is #BF8FC4. In RGB it's rgb(191, 143, 196), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 27%, 0%, 23%).
What colors go well with Violaceous?
Violaceous 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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