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Purple Red (RAL 3004)
Purple Red (RAL 3004)
#6B1C23Click to copy
Purple Red (RAL 3004) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(107, 28, 35)Copy
HSLhsl(355, 59%, 26%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(355, 74%, 42%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 74%, 67%, 58%)Copy
Purple Red (RAL 3004) Color Schemes
Complementary
#6B1C23
Click to copy#1C6B64
Click to copyAnalogous
#6B1C4A
Click to copy#6B3D1C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1C6B3D
Click to copy#1C4B6B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6B1C23
Click to copy#AA434C
Click to copy#CF848B
Click to copy#1A0709
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPurple Red (RAL 3004) 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
11.57 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.82 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
10.61 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.09 : 1
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Purple Red (RAL 3004) 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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Purple Red (RAL 3004) Color Introduction
Definition
Purple Red (RAL 3004) (HEX #6B1C23) has the RGB value rgb(107, 28, 35), the HSL value hsl(355°, 59%, 26%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 74%, 67%, 58%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Purple Red (RAL 3004) is #1C6B64, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6B1C4A and #6B3D1C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1C6B3D, #1C4A6B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Purple Red (RAL 3004) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Purple Red (RAL 3004) has a contrast ratio of 11.57:1 against white and 1.82:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Purple Red (RAL 3004) has a lightness of 26% and a saturation of 59%, 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: An extremely deep dark red, close to wine red.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Purple Red (RAL 3004) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Purple Red (RAL 3004) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Purple Red (RAL 3004) 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.