Purple is a dark, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #800080, which equals rgb(128, 0, 128) in RGB and hsl(300, 100%, 25%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y0 K50, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#800080 - RGB
128, 0, 128 - HSL
300°, 100%, 25% - CMYK
0, 100, 0, 50 - Family
Pink - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Purple
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.42:1. Its complementary color is #008000.
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Purple color codes
| HEX | #800080 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 0, 128) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 100%, 25%) |
| HSV | 300°, 100%, 50% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 0%, 50% |
| Decimal | 8388736 |
Shades and tints of Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAD5EA - 100
#D5AAD5 - 200
#C080C0 - 300
#AA55AA - 400
#952B95 - 500
#800080 - 600
#6B006B - 700
#550055 - 800
#400040 - 900
#2B002B - 950
#150015
Color harmonies for Purple
- Complementary
#008000≈ Dark Green Tone - Analogous −30°
#400080≈ Dark Violet Tone - Analogous +30°
#800040≈ Dark Blush - Triadic +120°
#808000≈ Dark Yellow - Triadic +240°
#008080≈ Dark Cyan Tone - Split 150°
#408000≈ Dark Apple - Split 210°
#008040≈ Dark Mint
Contrast and accessibility of Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Purple | Aa | 9.42:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Purple | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Purple
background-color: #800080;color: #800080;background-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);background-color: hsl(300, 100%, 25%);:root { --color-purple: #800080; }class="bg-[#800080]"Colors similar to Purple
- Dark Magenta Tone
#850085 - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Dark Fuchsia
#850077 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Dark Bright Magenta
#770D77 - Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Dark Cerise
#85006A - Dark Bright Orchid
#6D0D77 - Dark Bright Fuchsia
#770D6D - Dark Grape
#5D0085 - Dark Bright Purple
#620D77 - Dark Raspberry
#85005D
More pink shades
- Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Fuchsia
#FF00FF - Medium Violet Red
#C71585 - Misty Rose
#FFE4E1 - Plum
#DDA0DD - Ruby
#E0115F - Lilac
#C8A2C8 - Eggplant
#614051 - Raspberry
#E30B5D - Rose
#FF007F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Purple?
The HEX code for Purple is #800080.
What is the RGB value of Purple?
Purple has an RGB value of 128, 0, 128 (rgb(128, 0, 128)). In HSL it is 300°, 100%, 25%.
What text color should I use on Purple?
Use white text on Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.42:1 and black text has 2.23:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Purple?
The complementary color of Purple is #008000. Analogous colors #400080 and #800040 also pair well.