Violet
Violet is a light, rich color from the purple family. Hex code #EE82EE.
Color codes
- CSS name
violet - HEX
#EE82EE - RGB
rgb(238 130 238) - HSL
hsl(300 76% 72%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(300, 45%, 93%) - OKLCH
oklch(76.2% 0.186 327.2) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 0%, 7%)
White text
2.31:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
9.06:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Violet in CSS and design
Violet is a light, rich color from the purple family. Violet is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: violet;
color: #EE82EE;
color: rgb(238 130 238);
color: hsl(300 76% 72%);For text on violet, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for violet?
#EE82EE. In CSS you can also use the keyword violet, which works in every browser.
What is violet in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(238 130 238), in HSL hsl(300 76% 72%). For print, cmyk(0%, 45%, 0%, 7%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on violet?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 9.06:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 2.31:1.
Which colors go with violet?
Its complementary color is #4CD067, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #BB9EFD and #FC86B3. The palette generator builds more combinations.