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violet-400

#a684ff

Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 violet-400 is oklch(70.2% 0.183 293.541) in OKLCH, the format Tailwind uses, and #a684ff in HEX.

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Click to copy. Add /50 for 50% opacity, for example bg-violet-400/50.

Text on violet-400

  • Aawhite2.85:1Hard to read
  • Aablack7.37:1Readable · AA
  • Aaviolet-9505.36:1Readable · AA

Most readable text from the violet scale: violet-950

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Questions and answers

What is the hex code of Tailwind violet-400?

violet-400 is #a684ff in HEX, rgb(166 132 255) in RGB and oklch(70.2% 0.183 293.541) in OKLCH. Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 defines its colors in OKLCH, so the HEX value is the closest sRGB match.

Is Tailwind violet-400 accessible for text?

White text on violet-400 has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 and black text 7.37:1. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, so black text is the better choice here.

How do I use violet-400 in Tailwind CSS?

Add bg-violet-400, text-violet-400 or border-violet-400 to an element. In your own CSS use var(--color-violet-400), the CSS variable Tailwind v4 creates for every color.