Electric Violet is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged dark, vibrant, neon. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Obsidian down to Lavender. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #12002B | rgb(18, 0, 43) | hsl(265, 100%, 8%) | oklch(15.6% 0.085 297) | |
| Violet | #6A00F4 | rgb(106, 0, 244) | hsl(266, 100%, 48%) | oklch(49.6% 0.283 288) | |
| Amethyst | #B266FF | rgb(178, 102, 255) | hsl(270, 100%, 70%) | oklch(66.5% 0.221 304) | |
| Lavender | #F2E6FF | rgb(242, 230, 255) | hsl(269, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.2% 0.036 307) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Violet to lead. Lightness runs from 8% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F2E6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#12002B) on #F2E6FF gives 16.54:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Violet (#6A00F4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.01:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Amethyst (#B266FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Lavender at 16.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Electric Violet
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#12002B on #F2E6FF | Aa | 16.54:1 | AAA |
#6A00F4 on #F2E6FF | Aa | 6.01:1 | AA |
#12002B on #B266FF | Aa | 5.88:1 | AA |
#B266FF on #F2E6FF | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#12002B on #6A00F4 | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fail |
#6A00F4 on #B266FF | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |