Hollow Knight
A nearly black violet with intense depth
Hollow Knight is a nearly black violet that carries immense depth. Because it sits so low on the lightness scale, the hex code #330055 functions best as a dark background for moody user interfaces. White text offers 16.5:1 contrast against this shade, ensuring excellent readability. Pair it with soft, metallic accents to avoid creating too harsh of a visual jump.
About Hollow Knight
Candle glow behind a heavy velvet curtain
What does hollow knight mean?
Purple often carries associations with mystery, night, and old-world luxury, and this deep shade leans toward shadow rather than show. Its low lightness and steady saturation feel enclosed and cold, like the last light draining from a room.
Where you see hollow knight
- eggplant skin at dusk
- velvet theater curtains
- blackberry juice stains
- twilight storm clouds
- dripping candle wax
- ink pooled in a well
What it works for
Use it as a dark base for game interfaces, horror book covers, nightlife posters, and moody fall interiors.
What colors go with hollow knight?
Mustard #ffdb58Warm mustard cuts through the cold dark and keeps the mood moody, not flat.Cream #fffdd0Pale cream lifts the darkness with a sharp edge, like type on a night screen.Sage #9caf88Muted sage softens the gloom while keeping the cold, shaded undertone intact.Burnt Orange #cc5500Hot orange against cold violet creates the tension that eerie scenes thrive on.Lavender #e6e6faLight lavender reads like a faint glow cast over this near-black purple.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal deepens the shadows and gives the purple more weight and depth.
Questions about Hollow Knight
What is the hex code for Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight is #330055. In RGB that is rgb(51, 0, 85), in HSL hsl(276, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 40%, 100%, 0%, 67%.
Is #330055 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
This deep violet functions well as a background for high-contrast white text, which achieves a 16.5:1 ratio for excellent readability. Avoid using this shade for small body text as the low lightness can cause strain; it is better suited for headers or distinct UI surfaces.
Is Hollow Knight readable on white or black?
Hollow Knight has a 16.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.