Dark Soft Violet is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #421B6A, which equals rgb(66, 27, 106) in RGB and hsl(270, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C38 M75 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#421B6A - RGB
66, 27, 106 - HSL
270°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
38, 75, 0, 58 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Violet
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 13.15:1. Its complementary color is #42691B.
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Dark Soft Violet color codes
| HEX | #421B6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 27, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 270°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 38%, 75%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 4332394 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0D9E6 - 100
#C0B3CD - 200
#A18DB5 - 300
#81679C - 400
#624183 - 500
#421B6A - 600
#371758 - 700
#2C1247 - 800
#210E35 - 900
#160923 - 950
#0B0512
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Violet
- Complementary
#42691B≈ Dark Soft Apple - Analogous −30°
#1B1B69≈ Dark Soft Blue - Analogous +30°
#691B69≈ Dark Soft Magenta - Triadic +120°
#69421B≈ Dark Soft Orange - Triadic +240°
#1B6942≈ Dark Soft Mint - Split 150°
#69691B≈ Dark Soft Yellow - Split 210°
#1B691B≈ Dark Soft Green
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Violet | Aa | 13.15:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Violet | Aa | 1.60:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Violet
background-color: #421B6A;color: #421B6A;background-color: rgb(66, 27, 106);background-color: hsl(270, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-violet: #421B6A; }class="bg-[#421B6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Violet
- Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A - Dark Soft Amethyst
#4A1B6A - Dark Soft Iris
#321B6A - Dark Soft Grape
#521B6A - Dark Muted Violet
#42285D - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Dark Muted Amethyst
#48285D - Dark Bright Violet
#420D77 - Dark Soft Indigo
#2A1B6A - Dark Soft Purple
#5A1B6A - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Dark Muted Grape
#4D285D
More purple shades
- Light Bright Violet
#A863EE - Pale Bright Violet
#BD88F2 - Very Pale Bright Violet
#D1ACF6 - Palest Bright Violet
#E5D1FA - Darkest Soft Violet
#190A29 - Very Dark Soft Violet
#2E1249 - Deep Soft Violet
#57238B - Medium Dark Soft Violet
#6B2BAB - Soft Violet
#7F33CC - Medium Light Soft Violet
#9454D4 - Light Soft Violet
#A874DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Violet?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Violet is #421B6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Violet?
Dark Soft Violet has an RGB value of 66, 27, 106 (rgb(66, 27, 106)). In HSL it is 270°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Violet?
Use white text on Dark Soft Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.15:1 and black text has 1.60:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Violet?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Violet is #42691B. Analogous colors #1B1B69 and #691B69 also pair well.