Viola
Also known as: Lilac Bush, Middle Blue Purple, Violet Frog, Crown Jewels
Part of the purple family, Viola pairs a medium base with a regal and mysterious presence — ideal for creative portfolios and premium packaging. Viola plays well with green tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.26:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Viola color codes
- HEX
- #966EBD
- RGB
- rgb(150, 110, 189)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 110, 189, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(270, 37%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(270, 42%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(21%, 42%, 0%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(53.0 28.0 -35.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.0% 0.123 306.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumpurple#9370DB · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 4005 — Blue lilac#83639D · ΔE 7.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Viola works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Viola
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Viola by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.99:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.26:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Viola background: #000000
Palettes featuring Viola
Viola with its complement
Soft neighbors of Viola
Viola triad
Similar colors
- Amethyst#9966CC · ΔE 3.9
- Wisteria#A87DC2 · ΔE 5.9
- Lavender#B56EDC · ΔE 7.2
- Lavendless#B86FC2 · ΔE 7.3
- Aster#867BA9 · ΔE 8.2
- Scampi#6F63A0 · ΔE 9.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Viola is closest to Bitter Leaf.
Viola FAQs
What color is Viola?
Viola is a medium purple with the hex code #966EBD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 270°, 37% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Viola?
The hex code for Viola is #966EBD. In RGB it's rgb(150, 110, 189), and in CMYK it's cmyk(21%, 42%, 0%, 26%).
What colors go well with Viola?
Viola pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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