Dark Lavender

HEX: #734F96 | Modern Palette

On White
6.39:1
PASS
On Black
3.29:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#734F96
RGB
115, 79, 150
HSL
270°, 47% ,58%
CMYK
23.33, 47.33, 0, 41.18

About Dark Lavender

Dark Lavender (#734F96) is a color with RGB(115, 79, 150) and HSL(270.42°, 47.33%, 58.82%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #72964F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #96734F and #4F9673.

  • HEX: #734F96
  • RGB: 115, 79, 150
  • HSL: 270.42°, 47.33%, 58.82%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #72964F
  • Triadic colors: #96734F, #4F9673

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #734F96 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5B5B96
Protanopia #545496
Tritanopia #695C5C
Achromatopsia #5F5F5F

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark Lavender (#734F96) is a color with RGB(115, 79, 150) and HSL(270.42°, 47.33%, 58.82%).

#734F96 pairs strongly with #72964F as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#734F96 is suitable for Text, Button, Logo.

#734F96 is commonly associated with Romantic.

Similar Named Colors

Royal Purple #7851A9 ΔE 3.67
Cyber Grape #58427C ΔE 7.03
Purple Heart #69359C ΔE 7.81
Rebecca Purple #663399 ΔE 8.31

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #734F96;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #734F96;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #734F96;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #734F96,
        #95C864
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #734F96,
        #95C864
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dark-lavender: #734F96;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dark-lavender-r: 115;
$dark-lavender-g: 79;
$dark-lavender-b: 150;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $dark-lavender;
    color: rgba($dark-lavender-r, $dark-lavender-g, $dark-lavender-b, 0.8);
}