Blue violet

#8a2be2

Notes

Blue violet (#8A2BE2) is a true indigo with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (271°, 76%, 53%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary lime. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8a2be2

RGB

rgb(138, 43, 226)

HSL

hsl(271, 76%, 53%)