Purple
Purple is a dark, vivid color from the purple family. Hex code #800080.
Color codes
- CSS name
purple - HEX
#800080 - RGB
rgb(128 0 128) - HSL
hsl(300 100% 25%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(300, 100%, 50%) - OKLCH
oklch(42.1% 0.193 328.4) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 50%)
White text
9.41:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Black text
2.22:1 · fails WCAG
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Purple in CSS and design
Purple is a dark, vivid color from the purple family. Purple is one of the 16 basic color keywords, which go back to HTML 4, long before CSS had 148 named colors.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: purple;
color: #800080;
color: rgb(128 0 128);
color: hsl(300 100% 25%);For text on purple, white reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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- Contrast checkerCheck text and background colors against WCAG AA and AAA, and fix failing ones.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for purple?
#800080. In CSS you can also use the keyword purple, which works in every browser.
What is purple in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(128 0 128), in HSL hsl(300 100% 25%). For print, cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 50%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on purple?
White text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 9.41:1 and passes WCAG AAA. Black text reaches 2.22:1.
Which colors go with purple?
Its complementary color is #0C5D26, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #5E21A6 and #8A144C. The palette generator builds more combinations.