DarkViolet — #9400D3 HEX Color

#9400D3rgb(148, 0, 211)

About DarkViolet

DarkViolet (#9400D3) is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone with a hue of 282°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 41%. It works well for creative and premium brands and conveys a creative feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 6.56:1, while on black it reaches 3.20:1 — so prefer white text when using #9400D3 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#9400D3

RGBrgb(148, 0, 211)

HSLhsl(282°, 100%, 41%)

CMYKcmyk(30%, 100%, 0%, 17%)

CIELABLab(39.6, 76.3, -70.4)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

6.56:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

3.20:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #9400D3 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #9400D3;

color: #9400D3;

border: 2px solid #9400D3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9400D3, #3fd300);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #9400d3;
  --color-primary-rgb: 148, 0, 211;
  --color-primary-hsl: 282, 100%, 41%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #9400D3?

Color #9400D3 is commonly known as DarkViolet. It is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone.

Is #9400D3 a warm or cool color?

DarkViolet (#9400D3) is a warm color. With a hue of 282°, it falls in the purple family.

What colors go well with #9400D3?

Colors that pair well with DarkViolet (#9400D3) include its complementary color (#3FD300), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous purple tones for harmonious palettes.