Color Palettes

Grape purple color

An intense violet like a bunch of dark grapes. It's cheerful and juicy. It's used for drinks, candy and youthful clothing.

Also known as: grape.

Grape purple · #6F2DA8

About grape purple

Grape purple (#6F2DA8) is a cool, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the purples family. It mixes 111 red, 45 green and 168 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in food, fashion, kids.

Grape purple shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Grape purple color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Forest green
AnalogousClose to: Klein blue, Purple
TriadicClose to: Copper, Jade green
Split complementaryClose to: Old gold, Forest green
TetradicClose to: Ruby, Forest green, Tiffany blue

Grape purple color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Grape purple
Analogous palette · Grape purple
Complementary palette · Grape purple
Triadic palette · Grape purple
With neutrals palette · Grape purple
With an accent palette · Grape purple

Grape purple contrast with text

White textContrast 8.0:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.6:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --grape-purple: #6F2DA8;
  --grape-purple-rgb: 111, 45, 168;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--grape-purple); }
.text { color: var(--grape-purple); }

Colors similar to grape purple

IndigoDeep purplePurpleKlein blueUltramarineAmethystNavy blueDark blueMidnight blueCobalt blue

More purples

VioletDeep purplePurpleLilacLavenderMauvePlumAmethystEggplantOrchidIndigoWisteriaPastel lilacUltra violet

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for grape purple?

The hex code for grape purple is #6F2DA8. In RGB it is rgb(111, 45, 168), in HSL hsl(272, 58%, 42%) and in CMYK 34, 73, 0, 34.

What is the complementary color of grape purple?

Its complement on the color wheel is #66A82D, close to forest green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on grape purple?

Yes. The contrast with white is 8.0:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).