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Rose Purple
Rose Purple
#8E24AAClick to copy
Rose Purple Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(142, 36, 170)Copy
HSLhsl(287, 65%, 40%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(287, 79%, 67%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(16%, 79%, 0%, 33%)Copy
Rose Purple Color Schemes
Complementary
#8E24AA
Click to copy#40AA24
Click to copyAnalogous
#4B24AA
Click to copy#AA2483
Click to copySplit Complementary
#83AA24
Click to copy#24AA4B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8E24AA
Click to copy#B767CD
Click to copy#DCB4E6
Click to copy#481256
Click to copy#010002
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRose 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
7.04 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.98 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.46 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.79 : 1
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Rose Purple Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Rose Purple Color Introduction
Definition
Rose Purple (HEX #8E24AA) has the RGB value rgb(142, 36, 170), the HSL value hsl(287°, 65%, 40%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(16%, 79%, 0%, 33%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Rose Purple is #40AA24, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #4B24AA and #AA2483 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#83AA24, #24AA4B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Rose Purple uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Rose Purple has a contrast ratio of 7.04:1 against white and 2.98:1 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, Rose Purple has a lightness of 40% and a saturation of 65%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A purple in imitation of roses, rich and lovely; often used in traditional brocade and jewelry design, conveying romance.
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 Rose 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, Rose 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.
Rose 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.
