CSS named color
DarkViolet Color Code
DarkViolet is a medium, vivid purple with the hex code #9400D3. In RGB it is rgb(148, 0, 211), in HSL hsl(282, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK cmyk(30%, 100%, 0%, 17%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword darkviolet.
White text on DarkViolet has a contrast ratio of 6.56:1 and black text 3.20:1, so white text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Purple 700 (#7E22CE).
Use DarkViolet in CSS
.element {
color: darkviolet;
background-color: #9400d3;
border-color: rgb(148, 0, 211);
}Tints and shades of DarkViolet
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with DarkViolet
Color-wheel harmonies built from #9400D3. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on DarkViolet
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Questions about DarkViolet
What is the hex code for DarkViolet?
The hex code for DarkViolet is #9400D3. Its RGB value is rgb(148, 0, 211) and its HSL value is hsl(282, 100%, 41%).
What colors go with DarkViolet?
The complementary color of DarkViolet is #3FD100. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #2A00D1 and #D100A7; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #D19200 and #00D192.
Is DarkViolet readable as a text color?
On a white background DarkViolet has a contrast ratio of 6.56:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 3.20:1.