COLOR
#A42C8A
≈ Purple Excellency
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On white
Aa
6.35:1
Passes AA
On black
Aa
2.75:1
Fails AA
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Aa#FFFFFF(6.35:1)
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Normal vision#A42C8A
Protanopia#31538D
Deuteranopia#596687
Tritanopia#AD3257
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Colors that go with Purple Excellency
Purple Excellency sits in the pink family. Pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour namePurple Excellency#943589ΔE 3.1CSS nameMediumvioletred#C71585ΔE 7.2Web-safe#993399#993399ΔE 4.3
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Purple Excellency — meaning & where to use it
Purple Excellency is a rich, mid-toned pink — it reads as playful, romantic and expressive. It's a natural fit for beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, and expressive accents. To keep it balanced, pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness.
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