Violet Color (#EE82EE)
Violet is a CSS named color defined as hex code #EE82EE. CSS violet is a light, bright pinkish purple: the red and blue channels are high and green is lifted to about half. It is not the deep blue-violet of the spectrum.
Color Overview & Formats
violetLuminance: 0.4032| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EE82EE | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(238, 130, 238) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 76%, 72%) | Hue (300°), Saturation (76%), Lightness (72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 45%, 93%) | Hue, Saturation (45%), Value/Brightness (93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 45%, 0%, 7%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.762 0.186 327.2) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #EE82EE; /* or violet */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #EE82EE, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Violet reaches 9.06:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Violet?
These 6 colors all go well with Violet (#EE82EE), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Violet: 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 Violet (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) | 9.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 6.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.48:1 | 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.
Violet Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#EE82EE)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
violet = #ee82ee (rgb(238, 130, 238))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for playful accents, highlights, illustrations and backgrounds behind dark text. On Violet, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (9.06:1); white text fails even for large text (2.32:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Violet?
Yes. Black text on Violet has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 9.06:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Violet?
No. White text on Violet has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.32:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Violet?
Black, Navy, Indigo, Purple, Dark Slate Gray and White all go well with Violet. Black (9.06:1), Navy (6.91:1) and Indigo (5.59:1) have enough contrast for text on Violet; Purple, Dark Slate Gray and White work better as a background or accent.
Is violet the same as purple?
Not in CSS. Violet (#EE82EE) and purple (#800080) share the same hue of 300°, but violet is much lighter and brighter while purple is dark.