Dark Periwinkle is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #350085, which equals rgb(53, 0, 133) in RGB and hsl(264, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C60 M100 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#350085 - RGB
53, 0, 133 - HSL
264°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
60, 100, 0, 48 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Periwinkle
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.09:1. Its complementary color is #508500.
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Dark Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #350085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 0, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 264°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 60%, 100%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 3473541 |
Shades and tints of Dark Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDD5EB - 100
#BCAAD6 - 200
#9A80C2 - 300
#7855AE - 400
#572B99 - 500
#350085 - 600
#2C006F - 700
#230059 - 800
#1B0043 - 900
#12002C - 950
#090016
Color harmonies for Dark Periwinkle
- Complementary
#508500≈ Avocado - Analogous −30°
#000D85≈ Dark Blue Tone - Analogous +30°
#770085≈ Purple - Triadic +120°
#853500≈ Dark Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#008535≈ Dark Jade - Split 150°
#857700≈ Olive - Split 210°
#0D8500≈ Dark Green Tone
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Periwinkle | Aa | 14.09:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Periwinkle | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Periwinkle
background-color: #350085;color: #350085;background-color: rgb(53, 0, 133);background-color: hsl(264, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-periwinkle: #350085; }class="bg-[#350085]"Colors similar to Dark Periwinkle
- Dark Iris
#280085 - Dark Violet Tone
#420085 - Indigo
#4B0082 - Dark Bright Periwinkle
#380D77 - Dark Bright Iris
#2D0D77 - Dark Indigo
#1B0085 - Dark Bright Violet
#420D77 - Dark Amethyst
#500085 - Dark Bright Indigo
#220D77 - Dark Bright Amethyst
#4D0D77 - Deep Bright Iris
#3B119C - Deep Bright Indigo
#2D119C
More purple shades
- Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Orchid
#BA55D3 - Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC - Darkest Periwinkle
#140033 - Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C - Deep Periwinkle
#4500AD - Medium Dark Periwinkle
#5600D6 - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF - Medium Light Periwinkle
#7E29FF - Light Periwinkle
#9752FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Dark Periwinkle is #350085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Periwinkle?
Dark Periwinkle has an RGB value of 53, 0, 133 (rgb(53, 0, 133)). In HSL it is 264°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Periwinkle?
Use white text on Dark Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.09:1 and black text has 1.49:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Dark Periwinkle is #508500. Analogous colors #000D85 and #770085 also pair well.