A study in indigo
Tailwind Purple 500
#AB4EFF
- Family
- Indigo
- L
- 0.628
- C
- 0.250
- H
- 304°
Notes
Tailwind Purple 500 anchors the framework's purple ramp at mid-saturation. The hex sits between Violet and Fuchsia in hue and reads as confident and slightly theatrical. It pulls duty as a primary brand colour for premium services, arts, or technology products. Against white the body text contrast is borderline at small sizes; larger sizes are safest and dark text overlays the clean option on button surfaces. Body text contrast against white passes AA only at sizes 18px and above; smaller body text needs the 600 stop for legible contrast.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tailwind Purple 500?
Tailwind Purple 500 anchors the framework's purple ramp at mid-saturation. The hex sits between Violet and Fuchsia in hue and reads as confident and slightly theatrical. Its hex code is #AB4EFF.
What are the tints and shades of Tailwind Purple 500?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Tailwind Purple 500 (#AB4EFF) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Tailwind Purple 500?
Its complementary color is #739800. Triadic partners are #CA6E00 and #00A191; analogous neighbours are #DA30C5 and #6472FF.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Tailwind Purple 500?
Tailwind Purple 500 is #AB4EFF - OKLCH 0.628 0.250 304°, rgb(171 78 255), in the indigo family.