Darkest Purple is a very dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #290033, which equals rgb(41, 0, 51) in RGB and hsl(288, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M100 Y0 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#290033 - RGB
41, 0, 51 - HSL
288°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
20, 100, 0, 80 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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. 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 18.39:1. Its complementary color is #0A3300.
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Darkest Purple color codes
| HEX | #290033 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 0, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 288°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 20%, 100%, 0%, 80% |
| Decimal | 2687027 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBD5DD - 100
#B8AABB - 200
#948099 - 300
#705577 - 400
#4D2B55 - 500
#290033 - 600
#22002B - 700
#1B0022 - 800
#15001A - 900
#0E0011 - 950
#070009
Color harmonies for Darkest Purple
- Complementary
#0A3300≈ Darkest Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#0F0033≈ Darkest Indigo - Analogous +30°
#330024≈ Darkest Cerise - Triadic +120°
#332900≈ Darkest Amber - Triadic +240°
#003329≈ Darkest Aquamarine - Split 150°
#243300≈ Darkest Spring Bud - Split 210°
#00330F≈ Darkest Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Purple | Aa | 18.39:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Purple | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Purple
background-color: #290033;color: #290033;background-color: rgb(41, 0, 51);background-color: hsl(288, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-purple: #290033; }class="bg-[#290033]"Colors similar to Darkest Purple
- Darkest Grape
#240033 - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Darkest Bright Orchid
#2A052E - Darkest Bright Purple
#26052E - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Darkest Magenta
#330033 - Darkest Bright Magenta
#2E052E - Darkest Bright Grape
#22052E - Darkest Fuchsia
#33002E - Darkest Bright Fuchsia
#2E052A - Darkest Bright Amethyst
#1E052E - Darkest Cerise
#330029
More purple shades
- Dusty Grape
#8A6699 - Medium Light Dusty Grape
#9C7EA9 - Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Grape
#D5C8DA - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Very Dark Purple
#49005C - Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Deep Purple
#8B00AD - Medium Dark Purple
#AB00D6 - Pure Purple
#CC00FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Purple?
The HEX code for Darkest Purple is #290033.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Purple?
Darkest Purple has an RGB value of 41, 0, 51 (rgb(41, 0, 51)). In HSL it is 288°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Purple?
Use white text on Darkest Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.39:1 and black text has 1.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Purple?
The complementary color of Darkest Purple is #0A3300. Analogous colors #0F0033 and #330024 also pair well.