Dark Violet Tone is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #420085, which equals rgb(66, 0, 133) in RGB and hsl(270, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C50 M100 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#420085 - RGB
66, 0, 133 - HSL
270°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
50, 100, 0, 48 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Violet Tone
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 13.37:1. Its complementary color is #428500.
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Dark Violet Tone color codes
| HEX | #420085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 0, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 270°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 50%, 100%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 4325509 |
Shades and tints of Dark Violet Tone
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0D5EB - 100
#C0AAD6 - 200
#A180C2 - 300
#8155AE - 400
#622B99 - 500
#420085 - 600
#37006F - 700
#2C0059 - 800
#210043 - 900
#16002C - 950
#0B0016
Color harmonies for Dark Violet Tone
- Complementary
#428500≈ Dark Fern - Analogous −30°
#000085≈ Navy - Analogous +30°
#850085≈ Purple - Triadic +120°
#854200≈ Dark Persimmon - Triadic +240°
#008542≈ Dark Malachite - Split 150°
#858500≈ Olive - Split 210°
#008500≈ Green
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Violet Tone
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Violet Tone | Aa | 13.37:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Violet Tone | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Violet Tone
background-color: #420085;color: #420085;background-color: rgb(66, 0, 133);background-color: hsl(270, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-violet-tone: #420085; }class="bg-[#420085]"Colors similar to Dark Violet Tone
- Indigo
#4B0082 - Dark Periwinkle
#350085 - Dark Amethyst
#500085 - Dark Bright Violet
#420D77 - Dark Bright Periwinkle
#380D77 - Dark Bright Amethyst
#4D0D77 - Dark Iris
#280085 - Dark Grape
#5D0085 - Dark Bright Iris
#2D0D77 - Dark Bright Grape
#580D77 - Deep Bright Periwinkle
#49119C - Deep Bright Iris
#3B119C
More purple shades
- Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#CFC8DA - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Darkest Violet
#190033 - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C - Deep Violet
#5700AD - Medium Dark Violet
#6B00D6 - Pure Violet
#7F00FF - Medium Light Violet
#9429FF - Light Violet
#A852FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Violet Tone?
The HEX code for Dark Violet Tone is #420085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Violet Tone?
Dark Violet Tone has an RGB value of 66, 0, 133 (rgb(66, 0, 133)). In HSL it is 270°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Violet Tone?
Use white text on Dark Violet Tone. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.37:1 and black text has 1.57:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Violet Tone?
The complementary color of Dark Violet Tone is #428500. Analogous colors #000085 and #850085 also pair well.