Purple Color (#800080)
Purple is a CSS named color defined as hex code #800080. CSS purple is #800080: red and blue at half strength with no green, which gives a dark, magenta-leaning purple.
Color Overview & Formats
purpleLuminance: 0.0615| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #800080 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(128, 0, 128) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 100%, 25%) | Hue (300°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 100%, 50%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 50%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #800080; /* or purple */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #800080, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with white text: White text on Purple reaches 9.42:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Purple?
These 6 colors all go well with Purple (#800080), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Purple: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Purple (HSL 300°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (300° to 120°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (270° and 330°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (60° and 180°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 9.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Purple Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#800080)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
purple = #800080 (rgb(128, 0, 128))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for headers, buttons, creative and beauty brands, and as a rich accent on light backgrounds. On Purple, white text passes WCAG AAA at every size (9.42:1); black text fails even for large text (2.23:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Purple?
No. Black text on Purple has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.23:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
Can I use white text on Purple?
Yes. White text on Purple has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 9.42:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
What colors go with Purple?
White, Gold, Lavender, Pink, Light Gray and Plum all go well with Purple. White (9.42:1), Gold (6.72:1), Lavender (7.65:1), Pink (6.12:1), Light Gray (6.29:1) and Plum (4.55:1) have enough contrast for text on Purple.
Why does purple look different in some software?
Some programs follow the older X11 color list, where purple is #A020F0, a brighter violet-purple. CSS defines purple as #800080.