Color Palettes

Violet blue color

A vivid blue with a noticeable purple undertone. It sits between royal blue and indigo and looks great in sportswear, tech branding and bold illustrations.

Also known as: Blue violet.

The hex code for violet blue is #324AB2. In RGB it is rgb(50, 74, 178), in HSL hsl(229, 56%, 45%) and in CMYK 72, 58, 0, 30.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About violet blue

Violet blue (#324AB2) is a cool, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the blues family. It mixes 50 red, 74 green and 178 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in sports, tech, illustration.

Swatch of Violet blue with its shades from light to dark · #324AB2
Violet blue · #324AB2

Violet blue shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Violet blue color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Brass
AnalogousClose to: Cerulean, Grape purple
TriadicClose to: Strawberry red, Kelly green
Split complementaryClose to: Sienna, Apple green
TetradicClose to: Mulberry, Brass, Emerald green

Violet blue color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Violet blue
Analogous palette · Violet blue
Complementary palette · Violet blue
Triadic palette · Violet blue
With neutrals palette · Violet blue
With an accent palette · Violet blue

Violet blue contrast with text

White textContrast 7.6:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.8:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --violet-blue: #324AB2;
  --violet-blue-rgb: 50, 74, 178;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--violet-blue); }
.text { color: var(--violet-blue); }

Colors similar to violet blue

Klein blueRebecca purpleRoyal purpleDeep blue

Themed palettes with this color

More blues

BlueNavy blueSky blueCobalt blueSapphire blueSteel blueRoyal blueElectric blueMidnight blueUltramarineFrench bluePrussian bluePastel blueBaby blueDenim blueKlein blueDark blueLight blueCeruleanPeriwinkleDusty bluePowder blueCornflower blueSlate blue
Swatch of Violet blue with its shades from light to dark · #324AB2
Swatch of Violet blue with its shades from light to dark · #324AB2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for violet blue?

The hex code for violet blue is #324AB2. In RGB it is rgb(50, 74, 178), in HSL hsl(229, 56%, 45%) and in CMYK 72, 58, 0, 30.

What is the complementary color of violet blue?

Its complement on the color wheel is #B29A32, close to brass. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on violet blue?

Yes. The contrast with white is 7.6:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).