Pantone Violet C
Deep purple
- One of 214 colors in Pantone Purple Colors.
- White text works best (12.31:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 13.2).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
Text on this color
Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
Tints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Tints (toward white)
Shades (toward black)
Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#440099Base colorAnalogous
#440099Base colorTriadic
#440099Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#1E2460ΔE 13.2 · visibly different#20214FΔE 15.6 · visibly different#5C37A1NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 9.5 · visibly differentNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone Violet C. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.
Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia. Do not rely on this color alone to signal status or meaning; add a label or icon. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.
About Pantone Violet C
Violet C is one of the classic Pantone base inks, a deep blue-violet. On screen it is close to Medium Purple C (ΔE 2.4) and 2091 C (ΔE 2.5).
No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 13.2). White text passes WCAG AAA at 12.3:1.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-violet-c: #440099;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-violet-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-violet-c: #440099;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-violet-c': '#440099',
<div class="bg-[#440099]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Violet C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #440099, which is RGB 68, 0, 153.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Violet C?
A process approximation is C 56, M 100, Y 0, K 40. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Violet C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 5005 Signal Blue, differs visibly (ΔE 13.2).
What does the “C” in the name mean?
“C” stands for coated: the reference shows how the ink looks on coated (glossy) paper. The same ink usually looks darker and duller on uncoated paper.
Should I use white or black text on Pantone Violet C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 12.31:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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