CSS named color

Violet #EE82EE

Violet is a light magenta with the hex code #EE82EE, which converts to rgb(238, 130, 238). Open #EE82EE in the converter to tweak it.

Violet color values

How #EE82EE converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: EE → 238, 82 → 130, EE → 238. That gives rgb(238, 130, 238). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of Violet

Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.

Tints of Violet

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of Violet on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.

Complementary

Analogous

Split-complementary

Triadic

Tetradic (square)

Contrast and accessibility

Use black text on a violet background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use Violet in CSS

.element {
  color: violet;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #EE82EE;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(238 130 238 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #EE82EE80 is Violet at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for Violet?

The CSS named color violet is #EE82EE in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: violet; or color: #EE82EE; — both produce the same pixel.

What is Violet in RGB?

Violet is rgb(238, 130, 238): red 238, green 130, blue 238 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.933, 0.51, 0.933).

Is white or black text more readable on Violet?

Black text is more readable. White on #EE82EE has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (Fail), black on #EE82EE has 9.06:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.