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Hematite Dark Red-Purple
Hematite Dark Red-Purple
#5C005CClick to copy
Hematite Dark Red-Purple Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(92, 0, 92)Copy
HSLhsl(300, 100%, 18%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(300, 100%, 36%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 64%)Copy
Hematite Dark Red-Purple Color Schemes
Complementary
#5C005C
Click to copy#005C00
Click to copyAnalogous
#2E005C
Click to copy#5C002E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2E5C00
Click to copy#005C2E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#5C005C
Click to copy#B30FB3
Click to copy#EF39EF
Click to copy#000000
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Click to copy#000000
Click to copyHematite Dark Red-Purple 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
13.05 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.61 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
11.97 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.03 : 1
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Hematite Dark Red-Purple Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Hematite Dark Red-Purple Color Introduction
Definition
Hematite Dark Red-Purple (HEX #5C005C) has the RGB value rgb(92, 0, 92), the HSL value hsl(300°, 100%, 18%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 64%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Hematite Dark Red-Purple is #005C00, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2E005C and #5C002E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2E5C00, #005C2E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Hematite Dark Red-Purple uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Hematite Dark Red-Purple has a contrast ratio of 13.05:1 against white and 1.61:1 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, Hematite Dark Red-Purple has a lightness of 18% 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 dark red-purple formed by hematite intergrown with manganese, mysterious and rich in tone.
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 Hematite Dark Red-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, Hematite Dark Red-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.
Hematite Dark Red-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.
