#330099 Hex Color
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Violet Hickey is a saturated, nocturnal indigo that sits firmly in the shadow. Because it is quite dark, the hex code #330099 works best as a moody background or a grounding base rather than for fine text. It pairs well with warm metallic accents or electric blues to cut through its density. This shade provides excellent contrast for white text, which pops against its deep, serious tone.
About Violet Hickey
Bruised indigo behind a heavy curtain
What does violet hickey mean?
Dark indigo commonly suggests night, depth, and formality, and it often carries a moody, slightly mysterious tone. It sits so close to black that most of its color hides in shadow, giving it a cold, weighted, enclosed feeling.
Where you see violet hickey
- raw indigo denim
- a twilight sky just after sunset
- eggplant skin
- fountain pen ink
- velvet theater seats
- blackout curtains
What it works for
It works for dark interfaces, evening packaging, moody interiors, and deep background fields that need color without brightness.
What colors go with violet hickey?
Mustard #ffdb58Warm yellow cuts through the darkness and keeps this indigo from turning flat.Burnt Orange #cc5500Rusty orange sits near its opposite on the wheel and sharpens the deep blue.Blush #de5d83Soft pink adds a low light that lifts the gloom without breaking the mood.Sage #9caf88Muted green stays cool beside it and builds a shaded, natural palette.
Questions about Violet Hickey
What is the hex code for Violet Hickey?
Violet Hickey is #330099. In RGB that is rgb(51, 0, 153), in HSL hsl(260, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 67%, 100%, 0%, 40%.
Is #330099 suitable for body text?
Avoid using #330099 for fine text or body copy, as its deep, dark density makes small characters difficult to read. Instead, reserve this rich indigo as a grounded background, allowing white or light-colored typography to pop against the surface.
Is Violet Hickey readable on white or black?
Violet Hickey has a 13.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.