Violet
Also known as: Zǐ Lúo Lán Sè Violet , Cosmic Heart , Vivid Purple , Electric Violet
Violet is what happens when purple turns medium and vivid. The effect is regal and mysterious, made for premium packaging and fantasy themes. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 5.79:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Violet color codes
- HEX
- #9A0EEA
- RGB
- rgb(154, 14, 234)
- RGBA
- rgba(154, 14, 234, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(278, 89%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(278, 94%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(34%, 94%, 0%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(42.0 73.2 -79.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.6% 0.276 306.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: blueviolet #8A2BE2 · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 7031: Blue grey #5D6970 · ΔE 15.3 · 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 Violet works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Violet
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Violet by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.79:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Violet background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Violet
Violet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Violet
Violet triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Prom Queen #9B1DCD · ΔE 3.8
- Telemagenta #AA22CC · ΔE 5.4
- Nebula #A104C3 · ΔE 5.6
- Magentleman #AA22BB · ΔE 7.7
- Magentle #AA11AA · ΔE 10.1
- Magento #BF3CFF · ΔE 10.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Violet is closest to Avocado .
FAQ
Violet FAQs
What color is Violet?
Violet is a medium purple with the hex code #9A0EEA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 278°, 89% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Violet?
The hex code for Violet is #9A0EEA. In RGB it's rgb(154, 14, 234), and in CMYK it's cmyk(34%, 94%, 0%, 8%).
What colors go well with Violet?
Violet 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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Violet : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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