Very Dark Grape is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #40005C, which equals rgb(64, 0, 92) in RGB and hsl(282, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C30 M100 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#40005C - RGB
64, 0, 92 - HSL
282°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
30, 100, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark Grape
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.30:1. Its complementary color is #1C5C00.
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Very Dark Grape color codes
| HEX | #40005C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 0, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(282, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 282°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 30%, 100%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 4194396 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Grape
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFD5E4 - 100
#BFAAC9 - 200
#A080AE - 300
#805592 - 400
#602B77 - 500
#40005C - 600
#35004D - 700
#2B003D - 800
#20002E - 900
#15001F - 950
#0B000F
Color harmonies for Very Dark Grape
- Complementary
#1C5C00≈ Very Dark Fern - Analogous −30°
#12005C≈ Very Dark Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#5C0049≈ Very Dark Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#5C4000≈ Very Dark Tangerine - Triadic +240°
#005C40≈ Very Dark Seafoam - Split 150°
#495C00≈ Very Dark Chartreuse - Split 210°
#005C12≈ Very Dark Kelly
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Grape
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Grape | Aa | 15.30:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Grape | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Grape
background-color: #40005C;color: #40005C;background-color: rgb(64, 0, 92);background-color: hsl(282, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-grape: #40005C; }class="bg-[#40005C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Grape
- Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Very Dark Purple
#49005C - Very Dark Bright Grape
#3D0953 - Very Dark Bright Purple
#440953 - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C - Very Dark Bright Amethyst
#350953 - Very Dark Bright Orchid
#4B0953 - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Very Dark Bright Violet
#2E0953 - Very Dark Bright Magenta
#530953 - Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C - Very Dark Magenta
#5C005C
More purple shades
- Medium Light Dusty Amethyst
#987EA9 - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Amethyst
#D3C8DA - Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB - Darkest Grape
#240033 - Dark Grape
#5D0085 - Deep Grape
#7900AD - Medium Dark Grape
#9600D6 - Pure Grape
#B300FF - Medium Light Grape
#BF29FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Grape?
The HEX code for Very Dark Grape is #40005C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Grape?
Very Dark Grape has an RGB value of 64, 0, 92 (rgb(64, 0, 92)). In HSL it is 282°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Grape?
Use white text on Very Dark Grape. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.30:1 and black text has 1.37:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Grape?
The complementary color of Very Dark Grape is #1C5C00. Analogous colors #12005C and #5C0049 also pair well.