Darkest Periwinkle is a very dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #140033, which equals rgb(20, 0, 51) in RGB and hsl(264, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C61 M100 Y0 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#140033 - RGB
20, 0, 51 - HSL
264°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
61, 100, 0, 80 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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. 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 19.49:1. Its complementary color is #1F3300.
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Darkest Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #140033 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(20, 0, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 264°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 61%, 100%, 0%, 80% |
| Decimal | 1310771 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D8D5DD - 100
#B1AABB - 200
#8A8099 - 300
#625577 - 400
#3B2B55 - 500
#140033 - 600
#11002B - 700
#0D0022 - 800
#0A001A - 900
#070011 - 950
#030009
Color harmonies for Darkest Periwinkle
- Complementary
#1F3300≈ Darkest Apple - Analogous −30°
#000533≈ Darkest Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#2E0033≈ Darkest Purple - Triadic +120°
#331400≈ Darkest Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#003314≈ Darkest Jade - Split 150°
#332E00≈ Darkest Marigold - Split 210°
#053300≈ Darkest Green
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Periwinkle | Aa | 19.49:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Periwinkle | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Periwinkle
background-color: #140033;color: #140033;background-color: rgb(20, 0, 51);background-color: hsl(264, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-periwinkle: #140033; }class="bg-[#140033]"Colors similar to Darkest Periwinkle
- Darkest Iris
#0F0033 - Darkest Violet
#190033 - Darkest Bright Periwinkle
#15052E - Darkest Bright Iris
#11052E - Darkest Indigo
#0A0033 - Darkest Bright Violet
#19052E - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Darkest Bright Indigo
#0D052E - Darkest Bright Amethyst
#1E052E - Darkest Bright Ultramarine
#09052E - Darkest Ultramarine
#050033 - Darkest Grape
#240033
More purple shades
- Blue Violet
#8A2BE2 - Dark Orchid
#9932CC - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Orchid
#BA55D3 - Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC - Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C - Dark Periwinkle
#350085 - Deep Periwinkle
#4500AD - Medium Dark Periwinkle
#5600D6 - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Darkest Periwinkle is #140033.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Periwinkle?
Darkest Periwinkle has an RGB value of 20, 0, 51 (rgb(20, 0, 51)). In HSL it is 264°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Periwinkle?
Use white text on Darkest Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 19.49:1 and black text has 1.08:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Darkest Periwinkle is #1F3300. Analogous colors #000533 and #2E0033 also pair well.