Very Dark Violet is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #2E005C, which equals rgb(46, 0, 92) in RGB and hsl(270, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C50 M100 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#2E005C - RGB
46, 0, 92 - HSL
270°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
50, 100, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark 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. 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 16.53:1. Its complementary color is #2E5C00.
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Very Dark Violet color codes
| HEX | #2E005C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 0, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 270°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 50%, 100%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 3014748 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DCD5E4 - 100
#B9AAC9 - 200
#9780AE - 300
#745592 - 400
#512B77 - 500
#2E005C - 600
#26004D - 700
#1F003D - 800
#17002E - 900
#0F001F - 950
#08000F
Color harmonies for Very Dark Violet
- Complementary
#2E5C00≈ Very Dark Fern - Analogous −30°
#00005C≈ Very Dark Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#5C005C≈ Very Dark Orchid - Triadic +120°
#5C2E00≈ Very Dark Persimmon - Triadic +240°
#005C2E≈ Very Dark Malachite - Split 150°
#5C5C00≈ Very Dark Citron - Split 210°
#005C00≈ Very Dark Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Violet | Aa | 16.53:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Violet | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Violet
background-color: #2E005C;color: #2E005C;background-color: rgb(46, 0, 92);background-color: hsl(270, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-violet: #2E005C; }class="bg-[#2E005C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Violet
- Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Very Dark Bright Violet
#2E0953 - Very Dark Bright Amethyst
#350953 - Very Dark Bright Periwinkle
#270953 - Very Dark Iris
#1C005C - Very Dark Grape
#40005C - Very Dark Bright Iris
#1F0953 - Very Dark Bright Grape
#3D0953 - Very Dark Bright Indigo
#180953 - Very Dark Bright Purple
#440953 - Very Dark Purple
#49005C
More purple shades
- Medium Light Dusty Periwinkle
#907EA9 - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#CFC8DA - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Darkest Violet
#190033 - Dark Violet Tone
#420085 - Deep Violet
#5700AD - Medium Dark Violet
#6B00D6 - Pure Violet
#7F00FF - Medium Light Violet
#9429FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Violet?
The HEX code for Very Dark Violet is #2E005C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Violet?
Very Dark Violet has an RGB value of 46, 0, 92 (rgb(46, 0, 92)). In HSL it is 270°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Violet?
Use white text on Very Dark Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 16.53:1 and black text has 1.27:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Violet?
The complementary color of Very Dark Violet is #2E5C00. Analogous colors #00005C and #5C005C also pair well.