Violet
Also known as: Zǐ Lúo Lán Sè Violet, Cosmic Heart, Vivid Purple, Electric Violet
A vivid purple with a regal and mysterious character, Violet works beautifully 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.
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)
Color intelligence
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
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Violet
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.79:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Violet background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Violet
Violet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Violet
Violet triad
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.
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.
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