Violet — #EE82EE HEX Color

#EE82EErgb(238, 130, 238)

About Violet

Violet (#EE82EE) is a warm, light, vivid pink tone with a hue of 300°, saturation of 76% and lightness of 72%. It works well for lifestyle and fashion design and conveys a playful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 2.32:1, while on black it reaches 9.06:1 — so prefer black text when using #EE82EE as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#EE82EE

RGBrgb(238, 130, 238)

HSLhsl(300°, 76%, 72%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 45%, 0%, 7%)

CIELABLab(69.7, 56.4, -36.8)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

2.32:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

9.06:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #EE82EE 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: #EE82EE;

color: #EE82EE;

border: 2px solid #EE82EE;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE82EE, #82ee82);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #ee82ee;
  --color-primary-rgb: 238, 130, 238;
  --color-primary-hsl: 300, 76%, 72%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #EE82EE?

Color #EE82EE is commonly known as Violet. It is a warm, light, vivid pink tone.

Is #EE82EE a warm or cool color?

Violet (#EE82EE) is a warm color. With a hue of 300°, it falls in the pink family.

What colors go well with #EE82EE?

Colors that pair well with Violet (#EE82EE) include its complementary color (#82EE82), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous pink tones for harmonious palettes.