Purple color · XKCD survey name
Lighter Purple Color Code: #A55AF4
The HEX code for Lighter Purple is #A55AF4. It is a medium-light, vivid violet color made of 165 red, 90 green and 244 blue (HSL 269°, 88%, 65%). Black text reads best on it (5.36:1 contrast).
Lighter Purple color values
#A55AF4
rgb(165, 90, 244)
hsl(269, 88%, 65%)
269, 63%, 96%
hwb(269 35% 4%)
32%, 63%, 0%, 4%
10836724
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Lighter Purple?
“Lighter Purple” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 269° places it in the violet part of the color wheel, with 88% saturation (vivid) and 65% lightness (medium-light). It is a cool color.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 71% of them and more saturated than 51% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.218, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Lighter Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 65% and its relative luminance is 0.218. Black text reads best on it (5.36:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Lighter Purple
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.91:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 5.36:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Lighter Purple
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 Lighter Purple
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Lighter Purple
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.36:1 contrast with black)
- 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
- Illustrations and hero sections
- Tags, badges and highlights
- Creative and entertainment branding
Use Lighter Purple in CSS
:root {
--color-lighter-purple: #A55AF4;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-lighter-purple);
background-color: #A55AF4;
border: 2px solid #A55AF4;
}Questions about Lighter Purple
What is the HEX code for Lighter Purple?
Lighter Purple is #A55AF4.
What is the RGB value of Lighter Purple?
The RGB value of Lighter Purple is 165, 90, 244: 165 red, 90 green and 244 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(165, 90, 244) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Lighter Purple?
The HSL value of Lighter Purple is 269°, 88%, 65% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(269, 88%, 65%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Lighter Purple?
A standard conversion gives about C 32%, M 63%, Y 0%, K 4%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Lighter Purple a light or dark color?
Lighter Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 65% and its relative luminance is 0.218. Black text reads best on it (5.36:1 contrast).
How does Lighter Purple look with white text?
White text on Lighter Purple has a contrast ratio of 3.91:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Lighter Purple look with black text?
Black text on Lighter Purple has a contrast ratio of 5.36:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Lighter Purple?
Pale Lime Green is its complementary color, and Azul sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Lighter Purple be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.36:1 contrast with black); 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 Lighter Purple in CSS?
Use color: #A55AF4; for text, background-color: #A55AF4; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-lighter-purple: #A55AF4; and reuse it with var(--color-lighter-purple).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.