Color Name: Black Purple
Hex Color Code: #1A001A
RGB Color Code: RGB(26, 0, 26)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 100.0%, 0.0%, 89.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple Black




Black Purple is the darkest shade of purple.


What color is Black Purple?

Black Purple color belongs to the Purple Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Purple is #1A001A, and the RGB color code is RGB(26, 0, 26).

In the RGB color model, Black Purple has a red value of 26, a green value of 0, and a blue value of 26. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 100.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 89.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 5.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Purple has a hue of 300° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 10.2 % brightness/value.



Black Purple is cool or warm?

The color Black Purple is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Black Purple? (For interior and product design)

Black Purple has an LRV of nearly 0. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Black Purple

Light Color


Compare LRV 0 of Black Purple with dark and light Color





Is Black Purple Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Black Purple meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Black Purple color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(26, 0, 26)
Red
26 (10.2%)
Green
0 (0.0%)
Blue
26 (10.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
100.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
89.80%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 100.0 %, 5.1 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
5.10 %.

RYB

RYB(230, 206, 230)
Red
230 (90.1%)
Yellow
206 (80.6%)
Blue
230 (90.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
10.20 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 0.00 %

B: 89.80 %

XYZ

X : 0.61

Y : 0.29

Z : 1

YXY

Y1 : 0.29

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.15

CMY

C : 89.80%

M : 100.00%

Y : 89.80%


LRV

~ 0.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.7P 0.3/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 2.66

A : 13.63

B : -9.74

CIE-Lch

L : 2.66

C : 16.76

H : 324.46

CIE-Luv

L : 2.66

U : 3.7

V : -4.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 5.42

A : 10.66

B : -7.15






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Purple


Here are the colors similar to Black Purple . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#301934
Dark Purple
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)
#31001A
Dark Eggplant Purple
ΔE - 9.53 (90.5% similar)
#00001C
Dark Blue Black
ΔE - 9.59 (90.4% similar)







Paint similar to Black Purple


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Purple . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Black Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Purple to Valspar


#382534
Rare Wine (1011-9)
ΔE - 9.65 (90.4% similar)
#352125
Antique Burgundy (1011-8)
ΔE - 11.19 (88.8% similar)
#481E28
Ancient Burgundy (1011-6)
ΔE - 13.77 (86.2% similar)
#453747
Virtuoso (M215)
ΔE - 14.99 (85.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Black Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black Purple to Benjamin Moore


#382930
Velvet Cloak (CSP-480)
ΔE - 12.00 (88.0% similar)
#43334D
Exotic Purple (2071-10)
ΔE - 14.03 (86.0% similar)
#3A3450
Majestic Violet (2068-10)
ΔE - 14.81 (85.2% similar)
#4B3540
Dark Purple (2073-10)
ΔE - 15.24 (84.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Black Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black Purple to Sherwin Williams


#392B2D
Raisin (SW 7630)
ΔE - 14.04 (86.0% similar)
#443757
Concord Grape (SW 6559)
ΔE - 15.85 (84.1% similar)
#51323B
Merlot (SW 2704)
ΔE - 15.98 (84.0% similar)
#4B2929
Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801)
ΔE - 16.43 (83.6% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Black Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Purple to Dunn-Edwards


#4A3C50
Preserve (DEA 193)
ΔE - 16.55 (83.4% similar)
#593C50
Mulberry (DEA 194)
ΔE - 17.90 (82.1% similar)
#3A3B5B
Magic Night (DEA 191)
ΔE - 17.91 (82.1% similar)
#4F4352
Nightshade (DET 407)
ΔE - 18.87 (81.1% similar)


Behr


Black Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Purple to Behr


#533E4F
Oriental Eggplant (PPU17-02)
ΔE - 17.61 (82.4% similar)
#483E45
Eclectic Purple (PPU17-20)
ΔE - 18.16 (81.8% similar)
#434053
Artistic License (MQ5-39)
ΔE - 18.39 (81.6% similar)
#4B4356
Sovereign (HDC-CL-06)
ΔE - 18.88 (81.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Black Purple color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black Purple to PPG Paints


#4A4354
Blackberry (PPG1172-7)
ΔE - 18.97 (81.0% similar)
#4E4260
Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7)
ΔE - 19.03 (81.0% similar)
#603E53
Love Potion (PPG1179-7)
ΔE - 19.30 (80.7% similar)
#3A405A
Victory Blue (PPG1165-7)
ΔE - 19.88 (80.1% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



1A001A
Black Purple

001A00
Black Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Black Purple - #1A001A?

Color that best contrast with Black Purple - #1A001A is #001A00, color name is Black Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Black Purple - #1A001A?

Complementary or Opposite color for Black Purple - #1A001A is #001A00, color name is Black Green*.






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