Purple colour (#800080)
Purple is dark a pink/magenta with hex code #800080, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 128, 0, 128; in HSL 300°, 100%, 25%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Purple colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Purple in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #800080 |
| RGB | rgb(128, 0, 128) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.502, 0.000, 0.502 |
| HSL | hsl(300, 100%, 25%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 100%, 0%, 50% |
| CSS | color: purple; |
Shades and tints of Purple
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffccff | #ff99ff | #ff66ff | #ff33ff | #ff00ff | #cc00cc | #990099 | #660066 | #330033 |
Colours that go with Purple
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #008000 | |
| Triadic | #808000 | #008080 |
| Analogous | #800040 | #400080 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| darkmagenta | #8b008b | very close |
| indigo | #4b0082 | close |
| rebeccapurple | #663399 | close |
| mediumvioletred | #c71585 | close |
| darkslateblue | #483d8b | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Purple against white is 9.42:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 2.23:1 (fails). Use Purple for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Purple?
#800080.
What is Purple in RGB?
rgb(128, 0, 128).
What colour is complementary to Purple?
#008000, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.