Dark Purple
A somber and mysterious deep purple
This desaturated, dark purple projects a somber, mysterious mood perfect for moody brand palettes. Because #35063e is so dark, use it sparingly as a dominant base or a grounding accent color. It offers excellent contrast for white text, which remains highly readable against its dim surface. Avoid large blocks of this color in poorly lit interfaces, where it can easily read as black.
Questions about Dark Purple
What is the hex code for Dark Purple?
Dark Purple is #35063e. In RGB that is rgb(53, 6, 62), in HSL hsl(290, 82%, 13%) and in CMYK 15%, 90%, 0%, 76%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Is #35063e suitable for body text?
Using #35063e for body text is generally risky because its extreme darkness often results in poor readability. While it provides high contrast against white backgrounds, it may appear indistinguishable from black to some users, potentially causing eye strain over long-form content.
What colors pair well with #35063e for a balanced palette?
Pair #35063e with soft, muted tones to avoid overwhelming the visual space. It creates a refined look alongside pale gray or cream accents, which lighten the composition without clashing against the deep, moody saturation of this specific dark purple shade.
Is Dark Purple readable on white or black?
Dark Purple has a 16.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.