Information about Hallmark Purple color

#452C63 - Hallmark Purple color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #452C63, known as "Hallmark Purple", is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(69, 44, 99) (27.1% red, 17.3% green, 38.8% blue), or CMYK 12 / 22 / 0 / 61 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#452C63 is a softly balanced violet that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dancing Queen (#4A2D68). Nearby in the Register you will also find As You Like It Liz (#482E6A) and Jelly (#3E3267).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(69, 44, 99)), which gives #452C63 its character. If you plan to put text on a #452C63 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:61) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Hallmark Purple" in the Register.

Hallmark Purple color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Hallmark Purple color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to Hallmark Purple

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Jelly color link
Jelly

#3E3267

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Zodiac color link
Zodiac

#413A5D

North-Star color link
North-Star

#372561

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#452C63
  • RGB69, 44, 99
  • CMYK12, 22, 0, 61
  • CSSrgb(69, 44, 99)
  • HSL267°, 38%, 28%
  • HSL Precise267.273°, 38.462%, 28.039%
  • HSV267°, 56%, 39%
  • HSB267°, 56%, 39%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.388
  • GLSLvec3(0.271, 0.173, 0.388)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.271, 0.173, 0.388, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.271, 0.173, 0.388)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.8%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID452C63
  • DECIMAL ID4533347
  • Name Length15
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