What is the hex code for Dark Violet?

The hex code for Dark Violet is #9400D3. In RGB that is rgb(148, 0, 211), and in HSL it is hsl(282, 100%, 41%).

What RGB values make Dark Violet?

Dark Violet is 148 red, 0 green, and 211 blue, written as rgb(148, 0, 211).

Dark Violet scores 6.56:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: darkviolet directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #9400D3.

#9400D3

Dark Violet is a purple tone at #9400D3. It sits at 282 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 41% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Violet with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#EACCF6

Tint 60%

#D499ED

Tint 40%

#BF66E5

Tint 20%

#A933DC

Base

#9400D3

Shade 20%

#7600A9

Shade 40%

#59007F

Shade 60%

#3B0054

Shade 80%

#1E002A

On white

Sample text

6.56:1

Passes AA for body text

On black

Sample text

3.2:1

Large text only

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Dark Violet?: The hex code for Dark Violet is #9400D3. In RGB that is rgb(148, 0, 211), and in HSL it is hsl(282, 100%, 41%).
What RGB values make Dark Violet?: Dark Violet is 148 red, 0 green, and 211 blue, written as rgb(148, 0, 211).
Is Dark Violet readable as text on a white background?: Dark Violet scores 6.56:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Dark Violet a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkviolet directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #9400D3.