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DarkViolet and Snow

Contrasting color combination with 6.35:1 contrast ratio

#9400D3
#FFFAFA

Color Values

DarkViolet
HEX #9400D3
RGB 148, 0, 211
HSL 282, 100%, 41%
Snow
HEX #FFFAFA
RGB 255, 250, 250
HSL 0, 100%, 99%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between DarkViolet and Snow is 78 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.35:1
DarkViolet background with Snow text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

DarkViolet surface

Sample text on a darkviolet background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Snow surface

Sample text on a snow background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #9400D3;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 148, 0, 211;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkViolet and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkViolet",
      "hex": "#9400D3",
      "rgb": [
        148,
        0,
        211
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 6.35
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkviolet and snow go together?

Yes. DarkViolet and Snow form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.35:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between darkviolet and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkViolet (#9400D3) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 6.35:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use darkviolet and snow in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for darkviolet and snow?

DarkViolet has the hex code #9400D3 and RGB values rgb(148, 0, 211). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.