What is the hex code for Purple?

The hex code for Purple is #800080. In RGB that is rgb(128, 0, 128), and in HSL it is hsl(300, 100%, 25%).

What RGB values make Purple?

Purple is 128 red, 0 green, and 128 blue, written as rgb(128, 0, 128).

Purple scores 9.42:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: purple directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #800080.

#800080

Purple is a pink tone at #800080. It sits at 300 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 25% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Purple 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%

#E6CCE6

Tint 60%

#CC99CC

Tint 40%

#B366B3

Tint 20%

#993399

Base

#800080

Shade 20%

#660066

Shade 40%

#4D004D

Shade 60%

#330033

Shade 80%

#1A001A

On white

Sample text

9.42:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

2.23:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Purple?: The hex code for Purple is #800080. In RGB that is rgb(128, 0, 128), and in HSL it is hsl(300, 100%, 25%).
What RGB values make Purple?: Purple is 128 red, 0 green, and 128 blue, written as rgb(128, 0, 128).
Is Purple readable as text on a white background?: Purple scores 9.42:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Purple a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: purple directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #800080.