Purple color · XKCD survey name
Neon Purple Color Code: #BC13FE
The HEX code for Neon Purple is #BC13FE. It is a medium, vivid violet color made of 188 red, 19 green and 254 blue (HSL 283°, 99%, 54%). Black text reads best on it (4.66:1 contrast).
Neon Purple color values
#BC13FE
rgb(188, 19, 254)
hsl(283, 99%, 54%)
283, 93%, 100%
hwb(283 7% 0%)
26%, 93%, 0%, 0%
12325886
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Neon Purple?
“Neon 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 283° places it in the violet part of the color wheel, with 99% saturation (vivid) and 54% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 53% of them and more saturated than 79% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.183, 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.
Neon Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 54% and its relative luminance is 0.183. Black text reads best on it (4.66:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Neon Purple
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 4.50:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 4.66:1 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 Neon 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 Neon Purple
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Neon Purple
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.50:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Illustrations and hero sections
- Tags, badges and highlights
- Creative and entertainment branding
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
Use Neon Purple in CSS
:root {
--color-neon-purple: #BC13FE;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-neon-purple);
background-color: #BC13FE;
border: 2px solid #BC13FE;
}Questions about Neon Purple
What is the HEX code for Neon Purple?
Neon Purple is #BC13FE.
What is the RGB value of Neon Purple?
The RGB value of Neon Purple is 188, 19, 254: 188 red, 19 green and 254 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(188, 19, 254) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Neon Purple?
The HSL value of Neon Purple is 283°, 99%, 54% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(283, 99%, 54%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Neon Purple?
A standard conversion gives about C 26%, M 93%, Y 0%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Neon Purple a light or dark color?
Neon Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 54% and its relative luminance is 0.183. Black text reads best on it (4.66:1 contrast).
How does Neon Purple look with white text?
White text on Neon Purple has a contrast ratio of 4.50:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Neon Purple look with black text?
Black text on Neon Purple has a contrast ratio of 4.66:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Neon Purple?
Bright Lime Green is its complementary color, and Strong Blue sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Neon Purple be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.50:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; illustrations and hero sections.
How do I use Neon Purple in CSS?
Use color: #BC13FE; for text, background-color: #BC13FE; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-neon-purple: #BC13FE; and reuse it with var(--color-neon-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.