Color swatch image showing Russian Violet (#32174D) with RGB(50,23,77) values

Russian Violet (#32174D) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Russian Violet (#32174D) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Russian Violet (#32174D) Color Information

Russian Violet (#32174D) RGB value is (50, 23, 77). The hex color red value is 50, green is 23, and blue is 77. Its HSL format shows a hue of 270°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 70 percent, 0 percent, 70 percent.

Russian Violet
#32174D
rgb(50, 23, 77)
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Russian Violet (#32174D) Color Meaning

Russian Violet (#32174D) signifies mystery, introspection, and refined elegance. This deep violet suggests both intellectual depth and spiritual subtlety. Mentally, Russian Violet (#32174D) encourages contemplation, analytical insight, and focused problem-solving. It fosters clarity amidst complexity. Culturally, Russian Violet (#32174D) relates to historical art, ceremonial garments, and luxurious textiles. Spiritually, Russian Violet (#32174D) embodies inner wisdom, intuitive insight, and the harmonization of thought and emotion in personal growth.

Color Conversion

Convert Russian Violet (#32174D) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#32174D
RGB
rgb(50, 23, 77)
HSL
hsl(270°, 54%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 70%, 0%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(270°, 70%, 30%)
XYZ
2.9613 1.8267 7.2177
Yxy
1.8267 0.2467 0.1522
Hunter Lab
13.5155 0.1539 -0.2083
CIE-Lab
14.5503 25.6507 -28.2694

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Green23 / 255 (9%)
Blue77 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)70 / 100 (70%)
70%

Color Variations

Russian Violet (#32174D) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Russian Violet (#32174D) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Russian Violet (#32174D) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#32174D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #32174D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Russian Violet (#32174D)

protanopia

#262640

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #32174D;

Text Color

color: #32174D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #32174D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #32174D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #32174D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #32174D 0%, #220f34 100%);

Russian Violet (#32174D) Color FAQs

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