Deep Periwinkle is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #4500AD, which equals rgb(69, 0, 173) in RGB and hsl(264, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C60 M100 Y0 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#4500AD - RGB
69, 0, 173 - HSL
264°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
60, 100, 0, 32 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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. 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 11.31:1. Its complementary color is #68AD00.
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Deep Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #4500AD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(69, 0, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 264°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 60%, 100%, 0%, 32% |
| Decimal | 4522157 |
Shades and tints of Deep Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0D5F1 - 100
#C1AAE4 - 200
#A280D6 - 300
#8355C8 - 400
#642BBB - 500
#4500AD - 600
#3A0090 - 700
#2E0073 - 800
#230057 - 900
#17003A - 950
#0C001D
Color harmonies for Deep Periwinkle
- Complementary
#68AD00≈ Deep Apple - Analogous −30°
#0011AD≈ Deep Blue - Analogous +30°
#9C00AD≈ Deep Purple - Triadic +120°
#AD4500≈ Rust - Triadic +240°
#00AD45≈ Deep Jade - Split 150°
#AD9C00≈ Deep Marigold - Split 210°
#11AD00≈ Deep Green
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Periwinkle | Aa | 11.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Periwinkle | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Periwinkle
background-color: #4500AD;color: #4500AD;background-color: rgb(69, 0, 173);background-color: hsl(264, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-periwinkle: #4500AD; }class="bg-[#4500AD]"Colors similar to Deep Periwinkle
- Deep Iris
#3400AD - Deep Violet
#5700AD - Deep Bright Periwinkle
#49119C - Deep Bright Iris
#3B119C - Deep Indigo
#2300AD - Deep Bright Violet
#57119C - Deep Amethyst
#6800AD - Medium Dark Bright Iris
#4915C1 - Deep Bright Indigo
#2D119C - Medium Dark Bright Indigo
#3815C1 - Medium Dark Bright Periwinkle
#5A15C1 - Deep Bright Amethyst
#65119C
More purple shades
- Medium Orchid
#BA55D3 - Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC - Darkest Periwinkle
#140033 - Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C - Dark Periwinkle
#350085 - Medium Dark Periwinkle
#5600D6 - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF - Medium Light Periwinkle
#7E29FF - Light Periwinkle
#9752FF - Pale Periwinkle
#AF7AFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Deep Periwinkle is #4500AD.
What is the RGB value of Deep Periwinkle?
Deep Periwinkle has an RGB value of 69, 0, 173 (rgb(69, 0, 173)). In HSL it is 264°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Periwinkle?
Use white text on Deep Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 and black text has 1.86:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Deep Periwinkle is #68AD00. Analogous colors #0011AD and #9C00AD also pair well.