Very Dark Purple is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #49005C, which equals rgb(73, 0, 92) in RGB and hsl(288, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C21 M100 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#49005C - RGB
73, 0, 92 - HSL
288°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
21, 100, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark Purple
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.61:1. Its complementary color is #125C00.
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Very Dark Purple color codes
| HEX | #49005C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(73, 0, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 288°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 21%, 100%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 4784220 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1D5E4 - 100
#C2AAC9 - 200
#A480AE - 300
#865592 - 400
#672B77 - 500
#49005C - 600
#3D004D - 700
#31003D - 800
#25002E - 900
#18001F - 950
#0C000F
Color harmonies for Very Dark Purple
- Complementary
#125C00≈ Very Dark Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#1C005C≈ Very Dark Periwinkle - Analogous +30°
#5C0040≈ Very Dark Cerise - Triadic +120°
#5C4900≈ Very Dark Amber - Triadic +240°
#005C49≈ Very Dark Aquamarine - Split 150°
#405C00≈ Very Dark Spring Bud - Split 210°
#005C1C≈ Very Dark Malachite
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Purple | Aa | 14.61:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Purple | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Purple
background-color: #49005C;color: #49005C;background-color: rgb(73, 0, 92);background-color: hsl(288, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-purple: #49005C; }class="bg-[#49005C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Purple
- Very Dark Grape
#40005C - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Very Dark Bright Orchid
#4B0953 - Very Dark Bright Purple
#440953 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Very Dark Bright Magenta
#530953 - Very Dark Magenta
#5C005C - Very Dark Bright Grape
#3D0953 - Very Dark Fuchsia
#5C0053 - Very Dark Bright Fuchsia
#53094B - Very Dark Bright Amethyst
#350953 - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C
More purple shades
- Medium Light Dusty Grape
#9C7EA9 - Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Grape
#D5C8DA - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Darkest Purple
#290033 - Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Deep Purple
#8B00AD - Medium Dark Purple
#AB00D6 - Pure Purple
#CC00FF - Medium Light Purple
#D429FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Purple?
The HEX code for Very Dark Purple is #49005C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Purple?
Very Dark Purple has an RGB value of 73, 0, 92 (rgb(73, 0, 92)). In HSL it is 288°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Purple?
Use white text on Very Dark Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.61:1 and black text has 1.44:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Purple?
The complementary color of Very Dark Purple is #125C00. Analogous colors #1C005C and #5C0040 also pair well.