Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) Color Meaning and Information

Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) Color Information

Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) RGB value is (238, 130, 238). The hex color red value is 238, green is 130, and blue is 238. Its HSL format shows a hue of 300°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

Violet (Web)

#EE82EE

rgb(238, 130, 238)

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Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) Color Meaning

Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) carries charm, creativity, and approachable spirituality. Its light purple tone creates a visually appealing and emotionally accessible experience. Psychologically, Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) encourages self-expression, gentle introspection, and imaginative exploration. Culturally, Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) evokes refinement, playful elegance, and imaginative charm in Western contexts. In Eastern symbolism, it is connected with meditation, higher thought, and delicate spiritual energy. Fengshui suggests using this shade for inspiring creativity and balancing subtle energy in personal spaces. Spiritually, Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) resonates with the Third Eye and Crown chakras, supporting intuitive thought, artistic inspiration, and reflective insight. Its soft violet tone is ideal for modern design, art projects, and interiors seeking creative yet calming influence.

Color Conversion

Convert Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#EE82EE

RGB

rgb(238, 130, 238)

HSL

hsl(300°, 76%, 72%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 45%, 0%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(300°, 45%, 93%)

XYZ

58.6751 40.3155 85.5781

Yxy

40.3155 0.3179 0.2184

Hunter Lab

63.4945 12.0167 -7.8008

CIE-Lab

69.6936 56.3684 -36.8237

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green130 / 255 (51%)

51%

Blue238 / 255 (93%)

93%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#EE82EE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.32:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.32:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.32:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE82EE appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Violet (Web) (#EE82EE)

protanopia

#bfbed4

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE82EE;

Text Color

color: #EE82EE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE82EE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE82EE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE82EE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE82EE 0%, #ba19ba 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Violet (Web) (#EE82EE) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.