Black Turmeric

#2c4364

Deep indigo violet anchor, less blue, more muted

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About Black Turmeric

Black Turmeric sits lower and warmer than , it's got more purple in it, less of that steel-blue restraint. Where disappears into dense layouts, this one has actual weight. It's not trying to be quiet; it's just not trying to be loud either. There's a density here that reads almost earthy, the kind of dark you'd use when you want something to feel settled, not clinical.

You reach for this in dark mode interfaces, financial dashboards, and product UIs where the purple needs to feel like it belongs in the foreground. Authentication screens, form fields with real stakes, icon fills that need to read solid. It's got enough saturation to hold its own against white without the aggressive coolness brings. Against dark backgrounds it won't vanish, there's warmth keeping it anchored.

The difference from is the temperature shift: this one leans into its purple undertone instead of fighting it. That warmth is what makes it work in slightly busier contexts. Pair it against cool neutrals and it stays grounded. Against warm grays it'll feel heavier, which isn't always bad, just know what you're asking it to do.

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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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10.03:1AAA

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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9.20:1AAA

On Gray 900 #18181b

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1.77:1Fail

On Black #000000

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2.09:1Fail

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