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Purple Black
Purple Black
#2E0854Click to copy
Purple Black Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(46, 8, 84)Copy
HSLhsl(270, 83%, 18%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(270, 90%, 33%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(45%, 90%, 0%, 67%)Copy
Purple Black Color Schemes
Complementary
#2E0854
Click to copy#2E5408
Click to copyAnalogous
#080854
Click to copy#540854
Click to copySplit Complementary
#545408
Click to copy#085408
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2E0854
Click to copy#611FA3
Click to copy#944CDC
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPurple Black WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
16.42 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.28 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
15.06 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.30 : 1
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Purple Black Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Purple Black Color Introduction
Definition
Purple Black (HEX #2E0854) has the RGB value rgb(46, 8, 84), the HSL value hsl(270°, 83%, 18%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(45%, 90%, 0%, 67%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Purple Black is #2E5408, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #080854 and #540854 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#545408, #085408) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Purple Black uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Purple Black has a contrast ratio of 16.42:1 against white and 1.28:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Purple sits between warm and cool, evoking lavender, amethyst and twilight. Mysterious and luxurious, it has long been associated with royalty and artistic creation. Specifically, Purple Black has a lightness of 18% and a saturation of 83%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep purple close to black, heavy and mysterious; traditionally used on religious objects and in the private decoration of courts, conveying solemnity.
Color Psychology
Purple can evoke romance, imagination and nobility, with a marked air of mystery; psychologically it symbolizes elegance, spirituality and creativity. For this reason Purple Black tends to leave a first impression of being mysterious and elegant in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Purple suits beauty and skincare, art exhibitions, mysterious themes and any scene that needs a sophisticated, romantic feel. In real projects, Purple Black is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Purple”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Purple Black Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
