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Blue Violet Color Code: #8A2BE2
The HEX code for Blue Violet is #8A2BE2. It is a medium, vivid violet color made of 138 red, 43 green and 226 blue (HSL 271°, 76%, 53%). White text reads comfortably on it (5.95:1 contrast).
Blue Violet color values
#8A2BE2
rgb(138, 43, 226)
hsl(271, 76%, 53%)
271, 81%, 89%
hwb(271 17% 11%)
39%, 81%, 0%, 11%
9055202
blueviolet
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Blue Violet?
Blue Violet is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “blueviolet”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 271° places it in the violet part of the color wheel, with 76% saturation (vivid) and 53% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 51% of them and more saturated than 40% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.126, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Blue Violet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 53% and its relative luminance is 0.126. White text reads comfortably on it (5.95:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Blue Violet
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.95:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.52:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Blue Violet
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Blue Violet
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Blue Violet
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.95:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
- Illustrations and hero sections
- Tags, badges and highlights
Blue Violet appears in these curated palettes: Neon Night (Vibrant Color Palettes), Sunset Gradient (Vibrant Color Palettes), Mono and Violet (Minimal Color Palettes).
Use Blue Violet in CSS
:root {
--color-blue-violet: #8A2BE2;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-blue-violet);
background-color: #8A2BE2;
border: 2px solid #8A2BE2;
}Questions about Blue Violet
What is the HEX code for Blue Violet?
Blue Violet is #8A2BE2.
What is the RGB value of Blue Violet?
The RGB value of Blue Violet is 138, 43, 226: 138 red, 43 green and 226 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(138, 43, 226) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Blue Violet?
The HSL value of Blue Violet is 271°, 76%, 53% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(271, 76%, 53%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Blue Violet?
A standard conversion gives about C 39%, M 81%, Y 0%, K 11%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Blue Violet a light or dark color?
Blue Violet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 53% and its relative luminance is 0.126. White text reads comfortably on it (5.95:1 contrast).
How does Blue Violet look with white text?
White text on Blue Violet has a contrast ratio of 5.95:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Blue Violet look with black text?
Black text on Blue Violet has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Blue Violet?
Kiwi Green is its complementary color, and Vibrant Blue sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Blue Violet be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.95:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Blue Violet in CSS?
Use color: #8A2BE2; for text, background-color: #8A2BE2; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-blue-violet: #8A2BE2; and reuse it with var(--color-blue-violet).
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