violet

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EE82EE?

RGB(238, 130, 238), HSL(300.0, 76.1%, 72.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 45.4%, 0.0%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #EE82EE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.32:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#EE82EE

CSS color

Violet (#EE82EE) is a soft, medium pink-purple CSS named colour, referencing the pale purple colour of violet flowers — one of the most fragrant and delicately coloured spring flowers. Unlike the deep blue-violet of the spectral colour violet, this CSS named colour leans significantly toward pink, creating a soft, floral lavender-pink. It is widely associated with femininity, romance, spring, and the gentle transience of blossoming flowers.

Color Values

HEX

#EE82EE

RGB

238, 130, 238

HSL

300.0, 76.1%, 72.2%

HSV

300.0, 45.4%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.4%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.7619 0.1861 327.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: violet

Color Psychology

Light magentas and fuchsia tints radiate playful energy, self-expression, and modern individuality. They feel bold yet approachable, associated with creativity and nonconformity. These hues challenge convention and signal a willingness to stand out.

Design Usage

Light magentas are effective for fashion, entertainment, and youth-oriented brands. They add vibrant personality as accent colors in otherwise neutral palettes. Use for notification badges, featured tags, and interactive hover states.