#BF00FF HEX Color

#BF00FFrgb(191, 0, 255)

About #BF00FF

#BF00FF (#BF00FF) is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone with a hue of 285°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 50%. It works well for creative and premium brands and conveys a creative feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 4.51:1, while on black it reaches 4.66:1 — so prefer black text when using #BF00FF as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#BF00FF

RGBrgb(191, 0, 255)

HSLhsl(285°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(25%, 100%, 0%, 0%)

CIELABLab(49.9, 89.4, -78.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

4.51:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

4.66:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #BF00FF as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #BF00FF;

color: #BF00FF;

border: 2px solid #BF00FF;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF00FF, #40ff00);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #bf00ff;
  --color-primary-rgb: 191, 0, 255;
  --color-primary-hsl: 285, 100%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #BF00FF?

Color #BF00FF does not have an official CSS name. It is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone (HSL 285°, 100%, 50%).

Is #BF00FF a warm or cool color?

#BF00FF (#BF00FF) is a warm color. With a hue of 285°, it falls in the purple family.

What colors go well with #BF00FF?

Colors that pair well with #BF00FF (#BF00FF) include its complementary color (#40FF00), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous purple tones for harmonious palettes.