Deep Purple is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8B00AD, which equals rgb(139, 0, 173) in RGB and hsl(288, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M100 Y0 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B00AD - RGB
139, 0, 173 - HSL
288°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
20, 100, 0, 32 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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 7.77:1. Its complementary color is #23AD00.
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Deep Purple color codes
| HEX | #8B00AD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 0, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 288°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 20%, 100%, 0%, 32% |
| Decimal | 9109677 |
Shades and tints of Deep Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECD5F1 - 100
#D8AAE4 - 200
#C580D6 - 300
#B255C8 - 400
#9E2BBB - 500
#8B00AD - 600
#740090 - 700
#5D0073 - 800
#460057 - 900
#2E003A - 950
#17001D
Color harmonies for Deep Purple
- Complementary
#23AD00≈ Deep Leaf - Analogous −30°
#3400AD≈ Deep Indigo - Analogous +30°
#AD0079≈ Deep Rose - Triadic +120°
#AD8B00≈ Dark Goldenrod - Triadic +240°
#00AD8B≈ Deep Teal - Split 150°
#79AD00≈ Deep Spring Bud - Split 210°
#00AD34≈ Deep Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Purple | Aa | 7.77:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Purple | Aa | 2.70:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Purple
background-color: #8B00AD;color: #8B00AD;background-color: rgb(139, 0, 173);background-color: hsl(288, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-purple: #8B00AD; }class="bg-[#8B00AD]"Colors similar to Deep Purple
- Deep Orchid
#9C00AD - Deep Grape
#7900AD - Deep Bright Orchid
#8E119C - Deep Bright Purple
#80119C - Deep Bright Magenta
#9C119C - Medium Dark Bright Grape
#8D15C1 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Deep Magenta
#AD00AD - Deep Amethyst
#6800AD - Medium Dark Bright Amethyst
#7C15C1 - Deep Bright Grape
#72119C - Deep Fuchsia
#AD009C
More purple shades
- Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Grape
#D5C8DA - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Darkest Purple
#290033 - Very Dark Purple
#49005C - Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Medium Dark Purple
#AB00D6 - Pure Purple
#CC00FF - Medium Light Purple
#D429FF - Light Purple
#DC52FF - Pale Purple
#E47AFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Purple?
The HEX code for Deep Purple is #8B00AD.
What is the RGB value of Deep Purple?
Deep Purple has an RGB value of 139, 0, 173 (rgb(139, 0, 173)). In HSL it is 288°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Purple?
Use white text on Deep Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.77:1 and black text has 2.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Purple?
The complementary color of Deep Purple is #23AD00. Analogous colors #3400AD and #AD0079 also pair well.