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Color: Violet

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Category: purple
Color Source: web
Luminance: 40.3%
Color Formats

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HEX
#EE82EE
RGB
238, 130, 238
HSL
300, 76, 72
HSV
300, 45, 93
CMYK
0, 45, 0, 7
LAB
70, 56, -37
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Violet for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Violet on White
2.32:1
Violet on Black
9.06:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Violet backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Violet Color

The Violet color (#EE82EE) is a purple color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Violet, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Violet has the hexadecimal code #EE82EE and RGB values of 238, 130, 238. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 300°, saturation of 76%, and lightness of 72%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Violet.

Associated Emotions

Luxury, creativity, mystery, spirituality, wisdom

Symbolism & Meaning

Royalty, nobility, elegance, magic, imagination

Marketing & Branding

Premium products, beauty, anti-aging, creative services

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Violet in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Violet.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

380-450nm

Color Purity

76%

Brightness Index

184/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Violet.

CSS Examples

background-color: #EE82EE;
color: #EE82EE;
border: 2px solid #EE82EE;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #EE82EE33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #EE82EE, #ffb5ff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Violet in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Violet as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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