Dark Soft Periwinkle is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #3A1B6A, which equals rgb(58, 27, 106) in RGB and hsl(264, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C45 M75 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#3A1B6A - RGB
58, 27, 106 - HSL
264°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
45, 75, 0, 58 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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 13.59:1. Its complementary color is #4A691B.
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Dark Soft Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #3A1B6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 27, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 264°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 45%, 75%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 3808106 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DED9E6 - 100
#BDB3CD - 200
#9D8DB5 - 300
#7C679C - 400
#5B4183 - 500
#3A1B6A - 600
#301758 - 700
#271247 - 800
#1D0E35 - 900
#130923 - 950
#0A0512
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Periwinkle
- Complementary
#4A691B≈ Dark Soft Spring Bud - Analogous −30°
#1B2369≈ Dark Soft Royal - Analogous +30°
#621B69≈ Dark Soft Orchid - Triadic +120°
#693A1B≈ Dark Soft Persimmon - Triadic +240°
#1B693A≈ Dark Soft Malachite - Split 150°
#69621B≈ Dark Soft Gold - Split 210°
#23691B≈ Dark Soft Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 13.59:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Periwinkle
background-color: #3A1B6A;color: #3A1B6A;background-color: rgb(58, 27, 106);background-color: hsl(264, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-periwinkle: #3A1B6A; }class="bg-[#3A1B6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Periwinkle
- Dark Soft Iris
#321B6A - Dark Soft Violet
#421B6A - Dark Soft Indigo
#2A1B6A - Dark Soft Amethyst
#4A1B6A - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Dark Soft Ultramarine
#221B6A - Dark Bright Periwinkle
#380D77 - Dark Muted Violet
#42285D - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Dark Soft Grape
#521B6A - Dark Bright Violet
#420D77
More purple shades
- Light Bright Periwinkle
#9A63EE - Pale Bright Periwinkle
#B288F2 - Very Pale Bright Periwinkle
#CAACF6 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Darkest Soft Periwinkle
#160A29 - Very Dark Soft Periwinkle
#281249 - Deep Soft Periwinkle
#4C238B - Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
#5E2BAB - Soft Periwinkle
#7033CC - Medium Light Soft Periwinkle
#8754D4 - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Periwinkle is #3A1B6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Periwinkle?
Dark Soft Periwinkle has an RGB value of 58, 27, 106 (rgb(58, 27, 106)). In HSL it is 264°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Periwinkle?
Use white text on Dark Soft Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.59:1 and black text has 1.54:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Periwinkle is #4A691B. Analogous colors #1B2369 and #621B69 also pair well.