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Dark Violet Color Code: #9400D3
Dark Violet (#9400D3) is a medium-dark, vivid violet shade: RGB 148, 0, 211, HSL 282°, 100%, 41%. White text reads comfortably on it (6.56:1 contrast).
Dark Violet color values
#9400D3
rgb(148, 0, 211)
hsl(282, 100%, 41%)
282, 100%, 83%
hwb(282 0% 17%)
30%, 100%, 0%, 17%
9699539
darkviolet
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dark Violet?
Dark Violet is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “darkviolet”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 282° places it in the violet part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 41% lightness (medium-dark). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 29% of them and more saturated than 82% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.110, which makes it a dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Dark Violet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 41% and its relative luminance is 0.110. White text reads comfortably on it (6.56:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dark Violet
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 6.56:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.19:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dark Violet
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Dark Violet
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Dark Violet
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (6.56:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Tags, badges and highlights
- Creative and entertainment branding
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
Dark Violet appears in these curated palettes: Electric (Vibrant Color Palettes).
Use Dark Violet in CSS
:root {
--color-dark-violet: #9400D3;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dark-violet);
background-color: #9400D3;
border: 2px solid #9400D3;
}Questions about Dark Violet
What is the HEX code for Dark Violet?
Dark Violet is #9400D3.
What is the RGB value of Dark Violet?
The RGB value of Dark Violet is 148, 0, 211: 148 red, 0 green and 211 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(148, 0, 211) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dark Violet?
The HSL value of Dark Violet is 282°, 100%, 41% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(282, 100%, 41%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dark Violet?
A standard conversion gives about C 30%, M 100%, Y 0%, K 17%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dark Violet a light or dark color?
Dark Violet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 41% and its relative luminance is 0.110. White text reads comfortably on it (6.56:1 contrast).
How does Dark Violet look with white text?
White text on Dark Violet has a contrast ratio of 6.56:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Dark Violet look with black text?
Black text on Dark Violet has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Dark Violet?
Green Apple is its complementary color, and Medium Blue sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dark Violet be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (6.56:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Dark Violet in CSS?
Use color: #9400D3; for text, background-color: #9400D3; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dark-violet: #9400D3; and reuse it with var(--color-dark-violet).
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