Purple — #800080 HEX Color
About Purple
Purple (#800080) is a warm, dark, vivid pink tone with a hue of 300°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 25%. It works well for lifestyle and fashion design and conveys a playful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 9.42:1, while on black it reaches 2.23:1 — so prefer white text when using #800080 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #800080 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.
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Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #800080;color: #800080;border: 2px solid #800080;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #800080, #008000);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #800080;
--color-primary-rgb: 128, 0, 128;
--color-primary-hsl: 300, 100%, 25%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #800080?
Color #800080 is commonly known as Purple. It is a warm, dark, vivid pink tone.
Is #800080 a warm or cool color?
Purple (#800080) is a warm color. With a hue of 300°, it falls in the pink family.
What colors go well with #800080?
Colors that pair well with Purple (#800080) include its complementary color (#008000), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous pink tones for harmonious palettes.