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Blue Violet#8A2BE2

Blue Violet color code is #8A2BE2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with blue violet.

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Blue Violet Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Blue Violet is 0.1262. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.96:1 against white and 3.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Blue Violet on white5.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
Blue Violet on black3.52:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on Blue Violet5.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on Blue Violet3.52:1AA Large

Blue Violet — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Blue Violet?+
The hex code for Blue Violet is #8A2BE2. In RGB it's rgb(138, 43, 226), and in HSL it's hsl(271, 76%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of Blue Violet?+
Blue Violet in RGB is (138, 43, 226). Written in CSS: rgb(138, 43, 226).
What is the CMYK value of Blue Violet?+
Blue Violet converts to CMYK(39%, 81%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8A2BE2.
Is blue violet a warm or cool color?+
Blue Violet (#8A2BE2) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 271° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does blue violet belong to?+
Blue Violet belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 271°, 76%, 53% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is blue violet accessible for body text on a white background?+
Blue Violet on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.96:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for blue violet?+
The nearest Pantone match for Blue Violet (#8A2BE2) is 3381 C Grape, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Blue Violet in design

Practical guidance for using blue violet (#8A2BE2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use Blue Violet (#8A2BE2) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing blue violet text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Blue Violet (#8A2BE2) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Blue Violet flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Blue Violet works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.