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Dark violet
What color is Dark violet?
Dark violet is a rich and deep shade of purple, often associated with luxury, creativity, and spirituality.
It is a secondary color, meaning it is created by mixing red and blue.
In the RGB color model, dark violet has the hex code #9400D3 and the RGB values of (148, 0, 211).
In the CMYK color model, it has the values of (30, 100, 0, 17).
Dark violet has a hue angle of 282.1 degrees, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness of 41.4%.
It is similar to the color of some varieties of amethyst and orchid flowers.
Dark violet is also close to the color of the web-safe fuchsia, but slightly darker and more purple.
Example of the palette with the Dark violet color
![Palette with colors: Onyx, Cool grey and Dark violet Picture with primary colors of Onyx, Cool grey, Dark violet, Lavender gray and Wine](/images/dark-violet/boat-floating-on-top-of-a-lake.webp)
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What are the examples of Dark violet color in life?
It is named after the violet flower, which can have a range of purple shades.
Some examples of dark violet color in life are:
Some varieties of grapes, such as Concord grapes, have a dark violet skin that covers the juicy flesh inside.
Grapes are often used to make wine, juice, jam, and vinegar.Amethyst is a type of quartz mineral that has a dark violet color due to traces of iron and other elements.
It is a popular gemstone that is believed to have healing and spiritual properties.Some species of butterflies, such as the emperor butterfly, have dark violet wings that shimmer in the light.
They use their colorful wings to attract mates and deter predators.Some types of orchids, such as the dark orchid, have dark violet petals that contrast with their green leaves.
Orchids are exotic and elegant flowers that are often grown as houseplants or given as gifts.
Example of the palette with the Dark violet color
![Palette with colors: Dark jungle green, Dark violet and Melon Picture with primary colors of Dark jungle green, Dark violet, Melon, Tiger eye and Steel blue](/images/dark-violet/city-street-with-neon-lights.webp)
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