Very Dark Periwinkle is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #25005C, which equals rgb(37, 0, 92) in RGB and hsl(264, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C60 M100 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#25005C - RGB
37, 0, 92 - HSL
264°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
60, 100, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark 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 17.03:1. Its complementary color is #375C00.
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Very Dark Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #25005C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(37, 0, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 264°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 60%, 100%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 2424924 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBD5E4 - 100
#B6AAC9 - 200
#9280AE - 300
#6E5592 - 400
#492B77 - 500
#25005C - 600
#1F004D - 700
#19003D - 800
#13002E - 900
#0C001F - 950
#06000F
Color harmonies for Very Dark Periwinkle
- Complementary
#375C00≈ Very Dark Apple - Analogous −30°
#00095C≈ Very Dark Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#53005C≈ Very Dark Magenta - Triadic +120°
#5C2500≈ Very Dark Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#005C25≈ Very Dark Jade - Split 150°
#5C5300≈ Very Dark Yellow - Split 210°
#095C00≈ Very Dark Green
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Periwinkle | Aa | 17.03:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Periwinkle | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Periwinkle
background-color: #25005C;color: #25005C;background-color: rgb(37, 0, 92);background-color: hsl(264, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-periwinkle: #25005C; }class="bg-[#25005C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Periwinkle
- Very Dark Iris
#1C005C - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C - Very Dark Bright Periwinkle
#270953 - Very Dark Bright Iris
#1F0953 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Very Dark Bright Violet
#2E0953 - Very Dark Indigo
#12005C - Very Dark Bright Indigo
#180953 - Very Dark Bright Amethyst
#350953 - Very Dark Bright Ultramarine
#110953 - Very Dark Grape
#40005C - Very Dark Ultramarine
#09005C
More purple shades
- Dark Orchid
#9932CC - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Orchid
#BA55D3 - Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC - Darkest Periwinkle
#140033 - Dark Periwinkle
#350085 - Deep Periwinkle
#4500AD - Medium Dark Periwinkle
#5600D6 - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF - Medium Light Periwinkle
#7E29FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Very Dark Periwinkle is #25005C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Periwinkle?
Very Dark Periwinkle has an RGB value of 37, 0, 92 (rgb(37, 0, 92)). In HSL it is 264°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Periwinkle?
Use white text on Very Dark Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 17.03:1 and black text has 1.23:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Very Dark Periwinkle is #375C00. Analogous colors #00095C and #53005C also pair well.