What Color is Acai Berry
Acai Berry is a dusky, deep shade of violet that borders on charcoal, capturing the essence of the Amazonian fruit. It possesses a muted saturation that prevents it from appearing overly vibrant, rooting it firmly in the organic spectrum. This color exudes a sophisticated elegance, sitting comfortably between earth tones and regal purples.
What color is opposite Acai Berry?
The opposite color to Acai Berry is Cabbage Pont (#394a30).
Additional Information
- Color Family: Dark
- Temperature: Cool
- Associated Season: Winter
- Complementary Color: #394A30
- Brightness: 57/255
- Saturation: 35%
Colors That Pair Well With Acai Berry
Complementary
Pair with Cabbage Pont for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Pale Leaf for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
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Acai Berry History
Early humans utilized manganese dioxide to create dark violet-black marks in cave paintings dating back 25,000 years, long before specific fruit names defined colors. Historically, true stable purples were expensive and rare, derived from the glandular mucus of Tyrian sea snails, restricting usage of such deep hues to royalty and the highest clergy.
The specific association with "Acai" is a modern phenomenon, emerging with the global popularization of the Amazonian superfood in the late 20th century. Before this commercial naming, artists in the Impressionist movement utilized similar deep violets to render complex shadows, rejecting pure black in favor of synthetic pigments like Cobalt Violet to create atmospheric depth.
Meaning & Psychology
This shade stimulates deep introspection and spiritual contemplation, often associated with the crown chakra in color therapy. Because of its proximity to black, it retains an air of mystery while offering a softer, more complex emotional weight than stark monochromatic darks.
Culturally, dark purples convey authority and wisdom without the demanding energy of red or royal blue. In certain traditions, particularly within Thailand and parts of South America, violet hues represent mourning and the transition of the soul, lending the color a solemn, respectful gravity.
In Nature
The primary manifestation of this color occurs in the skins of the açai palm fruit, small black-purple drupes native to the Amazon rainforest. The deep pigmentation results from high concentrations of anthocyanins, antioxidants that protect plant tissues from ultraviolet light. Similar hues appear in the darkest varieties of eggplant, ripe concord grapes, and the shadowed crevices of slate rock formations.
How To Use Acai Berry
Designers utilize Acai Berry as a rich neutral alternative to standard charcoal or black, particularly in luxury and wellness branding. Its subtle purple undertone warms a palette, making it effective for packaging natural products where organic credibility is paramount.
In digital interfaces, this color provides excellent contrast for white or light cream typography, ensuring high legibility. However, placing low-saturation blue or grey text over this background risks visibility issues; therefore, high-value accents are required to maintain strict accessibility standards.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Superfood Harvest
An organic palette mixing deep berry tones with fresh vegetative greens and earth.
Midnight Gilded
A luxury scheme pairing the dark violet neutral with metallic golds and soft silk.
Neon Noir
High contrast cyberpunk aesthetic where Acai Berry serves as the dark foundation for electric lights.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #42314B;
color: rgb(66, 49, 75);
background-color: #42314B;
border: 3px solid #42314B;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #42314B66;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42314B 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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- Material: Soft Eco Velvet.
- Feel: Velvety soft finish.
- Print: Double-sided, all-over vibrant color using water-based inks.
- Care: Machine washable at 30°C.
- Construction: Handmade to order with a concealed zipper.
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What Goes With Acai Berry?
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Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
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UI Examples
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Contrast Ratio
Contrast with White
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
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Closest Color Matches
Polychromos
warm grey VI
#275 • #585557
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I use Acai Berry in CSS?
You can use Acai Berry in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.acai-berry {
background-color: #42314B;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.