COLOR
#D116BE
≈ Explosive Purple
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On white
Aa
4.60:1
Passes AA
On black
Aa
3.81:1
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Aa#FFFFFF(4.60:1)
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Normal vision#D116BE
Protanopia#0065C2
Deuteranopia#637EBA
Tritanopia#DB3371
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Colors that go with Explosive Purple
Explosive Purple 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 nameExplosive Purple#CC11BBΔE 1.3CSS nameMediumorchid#BA55D3ΔE 8.3Web-safe#CC00CC#CC00CCΔE 2.9
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Explosive Purple — meaning & where to use it
Explosive Purple 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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