#8A16E9
Approximate name: Blue Violet
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
BlueViolet
Relative luminance
0.119
Hue H
273°
Saturation S
83%
Lightness L
50%
Value V
91%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Vivid
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 6.23:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 3.37:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#8a16e9
Protanopia
#5857b6
Deuteranopia
#5f67aa
Tritanopia
#848e85
Achromatopsia
#515151
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.