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Dark Purple
Dark Purple
#3F0071Click to copy
Dark Purple Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(63, 0, 113)Copy
HSLhsl(273, 100%, 22%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(273, 100%, 44%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(44%, 100%, 0%, 56%)Copy
Dark Purple Color Schemes
Complementary
#3F0071
Click to copy#327100
Click to copyAnalogous
#060071
Click to copy#71006B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#6B7100
Click to copy#007106
Click to copyMonochromatic
#3F0071
Click to copy#7610C7
Click to copy#A84CF1
Click to copy#06000B
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Purple WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
14.48 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.45 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
13.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.15 : 1
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Dark Purple Shade Variants
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Dark Purple Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Purple (HEX #3F0071) has the RGB value rgb(63, 0, 113), the HSL value hsl(273°, 100%, 22%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(44%, 100%, 0%, 56%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Purple is #327100, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #060071 and #71006B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#6B7100, #007106) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Purple uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Purple has a contrast ratio of 14.48:1 against white and 1.45:1 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, Dark Purple has a lightness of 22% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A deep, dark purple, understated and composed; often used on traditional lacquerware and metalwork, conveying mystery.
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 Dark Purple 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, Dark Purple 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.
Dark Purple 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.
