Dark Soft Purple is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #5A1B6A, which equals rgb(90, 27, 106) in RGB and hsl(288, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C15 M75 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5A1B6A - RGB
90, 27, 106 - HSL
288°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
15, 75, 0, 58 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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 11.67:1. Its complementary color is #2B691B.
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Dark Soft Purple color codes
| HEX | #5A1B6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(90, 27, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 288°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 15%, 75%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 5905258 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D9E6 - 100
#C8B3CD - 200
#AD8DB5 - 300
#91679C - 400
#764183 - 500
#5A1B6A - 600
#4B1758 - 700
#3C1247 - 800
#2D0E35 - 900
#1E0923 - 950
#0F0512
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Purple
- Complementary
#2B691B≈ Dark Soft Clover - Analogous −30°
#331B69≈ Dark Soft Iris - Analogous +30°
#691B52≈ Dark Soft Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#695A1B≈ Dark Soft Marigold - Triadic +240°
#1B695A≈ Dark Soft Turquoise - Split 150°
#52691B≈ Dark Soft Chartreuse - Split 210°
#1B6933≈ Dark Soft Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Purple | Aa | 11.67:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Purple | Aa | 1.80:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Purple
background-color: #5A1B6A;color: #5A1B6A;background-color: rgb(90, 27, 106);background-color: hsl(288, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-purple: #5A1B6A; }class="bg-[#5A1B6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Purple
- Dark Soft Grape
#521B6A - Dark Soft Orchid
#621B6A - Dark Soft Amethyst
#4A1B6A - Dark Soft Magenta
#6A1B6A - Dark Soft Fuchsia
#6A1B62 - Dark Muted Orchid
#58285D - Dark Muted Magenta
#5D285D - Dark Bright Grape
#580D77 - Dark Muted Purple
#52285D - Dark Soft Cerise
#6A1B5A - Dark Soft Violet
#421B6A - Dark Bright Purple
#620D77
More purple shades
- Light Bright Purple
#D263EE - Pale Bright Purple
#DD88F2 - Very Pale Bright Purple
#E7ACF6 - Palest Bright Purple
#F2D1FA - Darkest Soft Purple
#230A29 - Very Dark Soft Purple
#3E1249 - Deep Soft Purple
#76238B - Medium Dark Soft Purple
#922BAB - Soft Purple
#AD33CC - Medium Light Soft Purple
#BA54D4 - Light Soft Purple
#C874DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Purple?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Purple is #5A1B6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Purple?
Dark Soft Purple has an RGB value of 90, 27, 106 (rgb(90, 27, 106)). In HSL it is 288°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Purple?
Use white text on Dark Soft Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.67:1 and black text has 1.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Purple?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Purple is #2B691B. Analogous colors #331B69 and #691B52 also pair well.