Deep Soft Periwinkle is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #4C238B, which equals rgb(76, 35, 139) in RGB and hsl(264, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C45 M75 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#4C238B - RGB
76, 35, 139 - HSL
264°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
45, 75, 0, 45 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft 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. 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 10.93:1. Its complementary color is #618B23.
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Deep Soft Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #4C238B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 35, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 264°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 45%, 75%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 4989835 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1DAEC - 100
#C3B6D8 - 200
#A691C5 - 300
#886CB2 - 400
#6A489E - 500
#4C238B - 600
#3F1D74 - 700
#33175D - 800
#261246 - 900
#190C2E - 950
#0D0617
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Periwinkle
- Complementary
#618B23≈ Deep Soft Apple - Analogous −30°
#232D8B≈ Deep Soft Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#80238B≈ Deep Soft Purple - Triadic +120°
#8B4C23≈ Deep Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#238B4C≈ Deep Soft Jade - Split 150°
#8B8023≈ Deep Soft Marigold - Split 210°
#2D8B23≈ Deep Soft Green
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 10.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Periwinkle
background-color: #4C238B;color: #4C238B;background-color: rgb(76, 35, 139);background-color: hsl(264, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-periwinkle: #4C238B; }class="bg-[#4C238B]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Periwinkle
- Deep Soft Iris
#42238B - Deep Soft Violet
#57238B - Deep Soft Indigo
#37238B - Deep Soft Amethyst
#61238B - Deep Muted Iris
#493479 - Deep Muted Periwinkle
#503479 - Deep Bright Periwinkle
#49119C - Deep Soft Ultramarine
#2D238B - Deep Muted Indigo
#423479 - Deep Muted Violet
#573479 - Deep Bright Violet
#57119C - Deep Soft Grape
#6C238B
More purple shades
- Pale Bright Periwinkle
#B288F2 - Very Pale Bright Periwinkle
#CAACF6 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Darkest Soft Periwinkle
#160A29 - Very Dark Soft Periwinkle
#281249 - Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A - Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
#5E2BAB - Soft Periwinkle
#7033CC - Medium Light Soft Periwinkle
#8754D4 - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Periwinkle is #4C238B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Periwinkle?
Deep Soft Periwinkle has an RGB value of 76, 35, 139 (rgb(76, 35, 139)). In HSL it is 264°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Periwinkle?
Use white text on Deep Soft Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.93:1 and black text has 1.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Periwinkle is #618B23. Analogous colors #232D8B and #80238B also pair well.