Purple colour code

Text contrast

With white: 9.42:1 · With black: 2.23:1

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.

Use Purple in CSS

Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.

.colour-purple {
  background-color: #800080;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.

Using Purple

Try it as an accent in an illustration, invitation or creative presentation.

This pairing uses #FFFFFF text on #800080. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.

Which purple HEX code should you use?

This page uses #800080: equal red and blue channel values of 128, with no green. “Purple” also describes a broad family of lighter, bluer and pinker shades. If you are matching a logo or screenshot, keep its sampled HEX code instead of replacing it with this named reference.

For a simple interface, try this purple as a solid button background with the white text pairing above. Use a pale neutral surface around it so the button remains distinct. Check the actual hover and focus treatments separately; changing opacity also changes the pair you tested.

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