Violet (color) - Definition and Overview

Violet (named after the flower violet) refers to any of a group of reddish blue or bluish purple colors. In particular, it refers to the color of light at the short-wavelength end of the visible spectrum.

True spectral violet cannot be reproduced on a computer screen. You can see the color by looking at the reflection of a fluorescent tube in a compact disc.

See also: Ultraviolet

Color coordinates (approximation only!)

Hex triplet = #8B00FF
RGB    (r, g, b)    =  (139, 0, 255)
CMYK   (c, m, y, k) =  (116, 255, 0, 0)
HSV    (h, s, v)    =  (273, 100, 100)

Shades

• lavender - typically pale (RGB: 230, 230, 250)
• lilac - typically pale (RGB: 200, 162, 200)