COLOR
#7C2C8D
≈ Hello Darkness My Old Friend
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On white
Aa
8.07:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
2.17:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(8.07:1)
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Colour-blindness preview
Normal vision#7C2C8D
Protanopia#094A90
Deuteranopia#35538B
Tritanopia#7D3D59
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Hello Darkness My Old Friend sits in the purple family. Pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameHello Darkness My Old Friend#802280ΔE 3.2CSS nameDarkmagenta#8B008BΔE 4.5Web-safe#990099#990099ΔE 5.6
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Hello Darkness My Old Friend — meaning & where to use it
Hello Darkness My Old Friend is a rich, mid-toned purple — it reads as creative, luxurious and imaginative. It's a natural fit for beauty, premium and creative brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one.
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