Deep Soft Violet is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #57238B, which equals rgb(87, 35, 139) in RGB and hsl(270, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C37 M75 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#57238B - RGB
87, 35, 139 - HSL
270°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
37, 75, 0, 45 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft Violet
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 10.40:1. Its complementary color is #578B23.
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Deep Soft Violet color codes
| HEX | #57238B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(87, 35, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 270°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 37%, 75%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 5710731 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E3DAEC - 100
#C7B6D8 - 200
#AB91C5 - 300
#8F6CB2 - 400
#73489E - 500
#57238B - 600
#491D74 - 700
#3A175D - 800
#2C1246 - 900
#1D0C2E - 950
#0F0617
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Violet
- Complementary
#578B23≈ Deep Soft Spring Bud - Analogous −30°
#23238B≈ Deep Soft Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#8B238B≈ Deep Soft Fuchsia - Triadic +120°
#8B5723≈ Deep Soft Tangerine - Triadic +240°
#238B57≈ Sea Green - Split 150°
#8B8B23≈ Deep Soft Citron - Split 210°
#238B23≈ Forest Green
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Violet | Aa | 10.40:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Violet | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Violet
background-color: #57238B;color: #57238B;background-color: rgb(87, 35, 139);background-color: hsl(270, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-violet: #57238B; }class="bg-[#57238B]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Violet
- Deep Soft Amethyst
#61238B - Deep Soft Periwinkle
#4C238B - Deep Soft Iris
#42238B - Deep Soft Grape
#6C238B - Deep Muted Violet
#573479 - Deep Bright Violet
#57119C - Rebecca Purple
#663399 - Deep Muted Amethyst
#5E3479 - Deep Muted Periwinkle
#503479 - Deep Soft Purple
#76238B - Deep Soft Indigo
#37238B - Deep Muted Grape
#653479
More purple shades
- Pale Bright Violet
#BD88F2 - Very Pale Bright Violet
#D1ACF6 - Palest Bright Violet
#E5D1FA - Darkest Soft Violet
#190A29 - Very Dark Soft Violet
#2E1249 - Dark Soft Violet
#421B6A - Medium Dark Soft Violet
#6B2BAB - Soft Violet
#7F33CC - Medium Light Soft Violet
#9454D4 - Light Soft Violet
#A874DC - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Violet?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Violet is #57238B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Violet?
Deep Soft Violet has an RGB value of 87, 35, 139 (rgb(87, 35, 139)). In HSL it is 270°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Violet?
Use white text on Deep Soft Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.40:1 and black text has 2.02:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Violet?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Violet is #578B23. Analogous colors #23238B and #8B238B also pair well.