Very Dark Muted Periwinkle is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #2A1C40, which equals rgb(42, 28, 64) in RGB and hsl(263, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M56 Y0 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#2A1C40 - RGB
42, 28, 64 - HSL
263°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
34, 56, 0, 75 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very Dark Muted 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 15.69:1. Its complementary color is #32401C.
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Very Dark Muted Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #2A1C40 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(42, 28, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(263, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 263°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 34%, 56%, 0%, 75% |
| Decimal | 2759744 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DCD9DF - 100
#B8B3BF - 200
#958EA0 - 300
#716880 - 400
#4E4260 - 500
#2A1C40 - 600
#231735 - 700
#1C132B - 800
#150E20 - 900
#0E0915 - 950
#07050B
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
- Complementary
#32401C≈ Very Dark Muted Chartreuse - Analogous −30°
#1C2040≈ Very Dark Muted Royal - Analogous +30°
#3C1C40≈ Very Dark Muted Orchid - Triadic +120°
#402A1C≈ Very Dark Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#1C402A≈ Very Dark Muted Jade - Split 150°
#403C1C≈ Very Dark Muted Gold - Split 210°
#20401C≈ Very Dark Muted Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 15.69:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
background-color: #2A1C40;color: #2A1C40;background-color: rgb(42, 28, 64);background-color: hsl(263, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-periwinkle: #2A1C40; }class="bg-[#2A1C40]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
- Very Dark Muted Iris
#271C40 - Very Dark Muted Violet
#2E1C40 - Very Dark Muted Indigo
#231C40 - Very Dark Muted Amethyst
#321C40 - Very Dark Muted Ultramarine
#1F1C40 - Very Dark Muted Grape
#351C40 - Very Dark Muted Blue
#1C1C40 - Very Dark Muted Royal
#1C1F40 - Very Dark Muted Purple
#391C40 - Very Dark Dusty Iris
#2A2537 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Very Dark Dusty Indigo
#282537
More purple shades
- Medium Light Soft Periwinkle
#8754D4 - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Very Pale Soft Periwinkle
#CCB6ED - Palest Soft Periwinkle
#E2D6F5 - Darkest Muted Periwinkle
#170F24 - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Deep Muted Periwinkle
#503479 - Medium Dark Muted Periwinkle
#634096 - Muted Periwinkle
#754DB2 - Medium Light Muted Periwinkle
#8B69BF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Periwinkle is #2A1C40.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Periwinkle?
Very Dark Muted Periwinkle has an RGB value of 42, 28, 64 (rgb(42, 28, 64)). In HSL it is 263°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Periwinkle?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.69:1 and black text has 1.34:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Periwinkle is #32401C. Analogous colors #1C2040 and #3C1C40 also pair well.