Violaceous
Also known as: Rose Souvenir, Lavender Blaze, Dragonflies, La la Love
Violaceous sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle pink that feels playful and warm. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Violaceous
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.64:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.94:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Violaceous background: #000000
Palettes featuring Violaceous
Violaceous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Violaceous
Violaceous triad
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.
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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