Obsidian Shard

#060313

Ultrabold ink purple, cooler and drier than nearby

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Obsidian Shard looks like a purple edge caught in a dark glass sheet, with the tint kept visible even when the light is low. Compared to , it feels less lifted and less "pool-like." Compared with , the purple reads closer to the surface, not coated and subdued. And next to , it has a tighter, more restrained identity: less saturation punch, more controlled depth.

I use it when I need a dark panel that still insists on purple, especially in admin screens for media platforms, creator analytics for agencies, and workflow-heavy products like medical software and fintech dashboards. It's the one you reach for when you want hierarchy to stay crisp and the shade to behave like a deliberate base, not a near-black that disappears. Pair it with sharp lavender highlights and cool borders so the undertone stays clean.","_note":"{"intro":"Obsidian Shard looks like a purple edge caught in a dark glass sheet, with the tint kept visible even when the light is low. Compared to , it feels less lifted and less "pool-like." Compared with , the purple reads closer to the surface, not coated and subdued. And next to , it has a tighter, more restrained identity: less saturation punch, more controlled depth.\n\nI use it when I need a dark panel that still insists on purple, especially in admin screens for media platforms, creator analytics for agencies, and workflow-heavy products like medical software and fintech dashboards. It's the one you reach for when you want hierarchy to stay crisp and the shade to behave like a deliberate base, not a near-black that disappears. Pair it with sharp lavender highlights and cool borders so the undertone stays clean."}

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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20.38:1AAA

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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18.70:1AAA

On Gray 900 #18181b

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1.15:1Fail

On Black #000000

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1.03:1Fail

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