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Ink Purple
Ink Purple
#4A148CClick to copy
Ink Purple Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(74, 20, 140)Copy
HSLhsl(267, 75%, 31%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(267, 86%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(47%, 86%, 0%, 45%)Copy
Ink Purple Color Schemes
Complementary
#4A148C
Click to copy#568C14
Click to copyAnalogous
#141A8C
Click to copy#86148C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#8C8614
Click to copy#1A8C14
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4A148C
Click to copy#7C39CD
Click to copy#B28AE2
Click to copy#1B0733
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyInk 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
11.86 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.77 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
10.88 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.06 : 1
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Ink Purple Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Ink Purple Color Introduction
Definition
Ink Purple (HEX #4A148C) has the RGB value rgb(74, 20, 140), the HSL value hsl(267°, 75%, 31%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(47%, 86%, 0%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ink Purple is #568C14, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #141A8C and #86148C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#8C8614, #1A8C14) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ink Purple uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ink Purple has a contrast ratio of 11.86:1 against white and 1.77:1 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, Ink Purple has a lightness of 31% and a saturation of 75%, 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 like ink-dyed cloth, rich and heavy; traditionally used to pair with gilding on lacquerware and metalwork, conveying luxury.
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 Ink 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, Ink 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.
Ink 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.
