What Color isCadmium Violet?

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What Color is Cadmium Violet

Cadmium Violet (Hex #7F3E98) is a soft, medium-toned shade of purple. As a warm color, it pairs exceptionally well with contrasting greens. Get RGB values, find matching paints, and download Cadmium Violet palettes.

What color is opposite Cadmium Violet?

The opposite color to Cadmium Violet is Vida Loca (#58983e).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Purple
  • Temperature: Cool
  • Associated Season: Autumn
  • Complementary Color: #58983E
  • Brightness: 92/255
  • Saturation: 59%

Colors That Pair Well With Cadmium Violet

Complementary

Pair with Vida Loca for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.

#7F3E98#58983e

High Contrast

Use Mantis for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.

#7F3E98#80c167

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#b28bc1#401f4c

Color Conversions

Hex
#7F3E98
RGB
127, 62, 152
RGB %
50%, 24%, 60%
HSL
283°, 42%, 42%
HSV
283°, 59%, 60%
CMYK
16%, 59%, 0%, 40%
LAB
38.24, 43.09, -37.81
XYZ
16.14, 10.22, 30.83

Color Blindness Simulation

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CSS Snippets

Text Color (Hex)
Aa
color: #7F3E98;
Text Color (RGB)
Aa
color: rgb(127, 62, 152);
Background Color
background-color: #7F3E98;
Border
border: 3px solid #7F3E98;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #7F3E9866;
Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7F3E98 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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MaterialEco Velvet
Size30cm x 30cm
Color
Cadmium Violet

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What Goes With Cadmium Violet?

Explore color palettes containing Cadmium Violet and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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UI Examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Cadmium Violet?
The hex code for Cadmium Violet is #7F3E98. The RGB values are (127, 62, 152). You can find more formats like CMYK and LAB in the Color Conversions section.
What colors go with Cadmium Violet?
Cadmium Violet pairs well with its complementary color, Vida Loca (#58983e). It also works great with analogous colors (neighbors on the wheel) and triadic combinations. See our recommended pairings for more ideas.
Is Cadmium Violet accessible for text?
No, Cadmium Violet is not readable on white backgrounds. It is not readable on black backgrounds. For detailed contrast ratios and WCAG scores, check the accessibility section.
How do I use Cadmium Violet in CSS?

You can use Cadmium Violet in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:

.cadmium-violet {
  background-color: #7F3E98;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.