What is the hex code for Purple?

Purple is #800080 (oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4) in OKLCH, Lab 29.69 56.11 -36.29).

Is Purple readable on white?

Against white, Purple measures 9.42:1 WCAG (AAA) and APCA Lc 90. Against #0F172A: 1.90:1, Fail.

How do I use Purple in Colorise Pro?

Open Purple in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #800080 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #800080

Purple

#800080

oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4)

Lab 29.69 56.11 -36.29

HEX

#800080

OKLCH

oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4)

CIE Lab

29.69 56.11 -36.29

RGB

128 0 128

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

9.42:1 · Lc 90

AAA

On #0F172A

1.90:1 · Lc 12

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Purple

Purple sits at oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #800080 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Purple?: #800080 — also oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4) and Lab 29.69 56.11 -36.29.
Can I use Purple for text on white?: On white: 9.42:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 90. On dark ink: 1.90:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #800080

Purple

#800080

oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4)

Lab 29.69 56.11 -36.29

HEX

#800080

OKLCH

oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4)

CIE Lab

29.69 56.11 -36.29

RGB

128 0 128

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

9.42:1 · Lc 90

AAA

On #0F172A

1.90:1 · Lc 12

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Purple

FAQ

What is the hex code for Purple?: #800080 — also oklch(0.421 0.193 328.4) and Lab 29.69 56.11 -36.29.
Can I use Purple for text on white?: On white: 9.42:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 90. On dark ink: 1.90:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.