Dark Purple is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #6A0085, which equals rgb(106, 0, 133) in RGB and hsl(288, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M100 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A0085 - RGB
106, 0, 133 - HSL
288°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
20, 100, 0, 48 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Purple
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.76:1. Its complementary color is #1B8500.
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Dark Purple color codes
| HEX | #6A0085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 0, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 288°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 20%, 100%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 6946949 |
Shades and tints of Dark Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6D5EB - 100
#CDAAD6 - 200
#B580C2 - 300
#9C55AE - 400
#832B99 - 500
#6A0085 - 600
#58006F - 700
#470059 - 800
#350043 - 900
#23002C - 950
#120016
Color harmonies for Dark Purple
- Complementary
#1B8500≈ Dark Leaf - Analogous −30°
#280085≈ Dark Indigo - Analogous +30°
#85005D≈ Dark Cerise - Triadic +120°
#856A00≈ Dark Amber - Triadic +240°
#00856A≈ Dark Aquamarine - Split 150°
#5D8500≈ Avocado - Split 210°
#008528≈ Dark Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Purple | Aa | 10.76:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Purple | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Purple
background-color: #6A0085;color: #6A0085;background-color: rgb(106, 0, 133);background-color: hsl(288, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-purple: #6A0085; }class="bg-[#6A0085]"Colors similar to Dark Purple
- Dark Grape
#5D0085 - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Dark Bright Orchid
#6D0D77 - Purple
#800080 - Dark Bright Purple
#620D77 - Dark Bright Magenta
#770D77 - Dark Amethyst
#500085 - Dark Magenta Tone
#850085 - Dark Bright Grape
#580D77 - Indigo
#4B0082 - Dark Fuchsia
#850077 - Dark Bright Fuchsia
#770D6D
More purple shades
- Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Grape
#D5C8DA - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Darkest Purple
#290033 - Very Dark Purple
#49005C - Deep Purple
#8B00AD - Medium Dark Purple
#AB00D6 - Pure Purple
#CC00FF - Medium Light Purple
#D429FF - Light Purple
#DC52FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Purple?
The HEX code for Dark Purple is #6A0085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Purple?
Dark Purple has an RGB value of 106, 0, 133 (rgb(106, 0, 133)). In HSL it is 288°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Purple?
Use white text on Dark Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.76:1 and black text has 1.95:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Purple?
The complementary color of Dark Purple is #1B8500. Analogous colors #280085 and #85005D also pair well.