DarkViolet (#9400D3) Color Meaning and Information

DarkViolet (#9400D3) Color Information

DarkViolet (#9400D3) RGB value is (148, 0, 211). The hex color red value is 148, green is 0, and blue is 211. Its HSL format shows a hue of 282°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 17 percent.

DarkViolet

#9400D3

rgb(148, 0, 211)

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DarkViolet (#9400D3) Color Meaning

DarkViolet (#9400D3) signifies electric mystery, profound transformation, and royal creativity. This deep, saturated purple, identical to Dark Violet, is the last visible hue in the light spectrum, suggesting magic, ambition, and the threshold of the unseen. Psychologically, DarkViolet (#9400D3) stimulates deep imagination, spiritual curiosity, and a sense of luxurious, unconventional power. It culturally references psychedelic art, royal insignia, and the deep colors of outer space imagery. Spiritually, DarkViolet (#9400D3) represents the pinnacle of intuition, the courage to explore the unknown, and creativity that touches the divine, embodying a mysterious and highly potent energy.

Color Conversion

Convert DarkViolet (#9400D3) 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

#9400D3

RGB

rgb(148, 0, 211)

HSL

hsl(282°, 100%, 41%)

CMYK

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

HSV

hsv(282°, 100%, 83%)

XYZ

23.9706 10.9990 62.4877

Yxy

10.9990 0.2460 0.1129

Hunter Lab

33.1647 4.1676 -4.9378

CIE-Lab

39.5789 76.3364 -70.3783

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red148 / 255 (58%)

58%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue211 / 255 (83%)

83%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Color Variations

DarkViolet (#9400D3) 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

DarkViolet (#9400D3) 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 DarkViolet (#9400D3) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#9400D3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9400D3 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

DarkViolet (#9400D3)

protanopia

#5453a0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9400D3;

Text Color

color: #9400D3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9400D3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9400D340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9400D3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9400D3 0%, #58007e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to DarkViolet (#9400D3) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.