Pink color · XKCD survey name
Red Violet Color Code: #9E0168
Red Violet (#9E0168) is a medium-dark, vivid rose shade: RGB 158, 1, 104, HSL 321°, 99%, 31%. White text reads comfortably on it (7.90:1 contrast).
Red Violet color values
#9E0168
rgb(158, 1, 104)
hsl(321, 99%, 31%)
321, 99%, 62%
hwb(321 0% 38%)
0%, 99%, 34%, 38%
10355048
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Red Violet?
“Red Violet” 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 321° places it in the rose part of the color wheel, with 99% saturation (vivid) and 31% lightness (medium-dark). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 3% of them and more saturated than 63% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.083, which makes it a dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Red Violet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 31% and its relative luminance is 0.083. White text reads comfortably on it (7.90:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Red Violet
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 7.90:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 2.65:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | 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 Red 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 Red Violet
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Red Violet
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (7.90:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
- Illustrations and stickers
Use Red Violet in CSS
:root {
--color-red-violet: #9E0168;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-red-violet);
background-color: #9E0168;
border: 2px solid #9E0168;
}Questions about Red Violet
What is the HEX code for Red Violet?
Red Violet is #9E0168.
What is the RGB value of Red Violet?
The RGB value of Red Violet is 158, 1, 104: 158 red, 1 green and 104 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(158, 1, 104) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Red Violet?
The HSL value of Red Violet is 321°, 99%, 31% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(321, 99%, 31%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Red Violet?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 99%, Y 34%, K 38%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Red Violet a light or dark color?
Red Violet counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 31% and its relative luminance is 0.083. White text reads comfortably on it (7.90:1 contrast).
How does Red Violet look with white text?
White text on Red Violet has a contrast ratio of 7.90:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Red Violet look with black text?
Black text on Red Violet has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
What colors go well with Red Violet?
Irish Green is its complementary color, and Dark Magenta sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Red Violet be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (7.90:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; playful brand accents.
How do I use Red Violet in CSS?
Use color: #9E0168; for text, background-color: #9E0168; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-red-violet: #9E0168; and reuse it with var(--color-red-violet).
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.