Violet Shadcn Theme
Creative violet theme with artistic inspiration for shadcn/ui. Rich purple design with imaginative creative energy. TypeScript ready.
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Violet Shadcn Theme
Working on creative tools and artistic platforms, noticed how violet hits that perfect balance between the energy of blue and the passion of red. This theme captures that creative inspiration—rich purple that feels both sophisticated and imaginative, with the kind of artistic energy that makes interfaces feel inspiring rather than mundane.
Perfect for creative platforms, design tools, artistic portfolios, or any React project where imagination and creative expression matter. The sophisticated violet creates environments that feel both professional and inspirational—encouraging users to think outside the box.
Installation
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/violet.jsonnpx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/violet.jsonpnpm dlx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/violet.jsonbunx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/violet.jsonOriginal theme by tweakcn.com
CSS Variables
Copy and paste the following CSS variables into your global CSS file:
:root {
--background: oklch(1 0 0);
--foreground: oklch(0.141 0.005 285.823);
--card: oklch(1 0 0);
--card-foreground: oklch(0.141 0.005 285.823);
--popover: oklch(1 0 0);
--popover-foreground: oklch(0.141 0.005 285.823);
--primary: oklch(0.606 0.25 292.717);
--primary-foreground: oklch(0.969 0.016 293.756);
--secondary: oklch(0.967 0.001 286.375);
--secondary-foreground: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885);
--muted: oklch(0.967 0.001 286.375);
--muted-foreground: oklch(0.552 0.016 285.938);
--accent: oklch(0.967 0.001 286.375);
--accent-foreground: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885);
--destructive: oklch(0.577 0.245 27.325);
--border: oklch(0.92 0.004 286.32);
--input: oklch(0.92 0.004 286.32);
--ring: oklch(0.606 0.25 292.717);
--chart-1: oklch(0.646 0.222 41.116);
--chart-2: oklch(0.6 0.118 184.704);
--chart-3: oklch(0.398 0.07 227.392);
--chart-4: oklch(0.828 0.189 84.429);
--chart-5: oklch(0.769 0.188 70.08);
--sidebar: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--sidebar-foreground: oklch(0.141 0.005 285.823);
--sidebar-primary: oklch(0.606 0.25 292.717);
--sidebar-primary-foreground: oklch(0.969 0.016 293.756);
--sidebar-accent: oklch(0.967 0.001 286.375);
--sidebar-accent-foreground: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885);
--sidebar-border: oklch(0.92 0.004 286.32);
--sidebar-ring: oklch(0.606 0.25 292.717);
--destructive-foreground: oklch(1.0000 0 0);
--font-sans: Inter, sans-serif;
--font-serif: Lora, serif;
--font-mono: JetBrains Mono, monospace;
--radius: 0.65rem;
--shadow-2xs: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.05);
--shadow-xs: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.05);
--shadow-sm: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 1px 2px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 1px 2px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-md: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 2px 4px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-lg: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 4px 6px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-xl: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 8px 10px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-2xl: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.25);
--tracking-normal: 0em;
--spacing: 0.25rem;
}
.dark {
--background: oklch(0.141 0.005 285.823);
--foreground: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--card: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885);
--card-foreground: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--popover: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885);
--popover-foreground: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--primary: oklch(0.541 0.281 293.009);
--primary-foreground: oklch(0.969 0.016 293.756);
--secondary: oklch(0.274 0.006 286.033);
--secondary-foreground: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--muted: oklch(0.274 0.006 286.033);
--muted-foreground: oklch(0.705 0.015 286.067);
--accent: oklch(0.274 0.006 286.033);
--accent-foreground: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--destructive: oklch(0.704 0.191 22.216);
--border: oklch(1 0 0 / 10%);
--input: oklch(1 0 0 / 15%);
--ring: oklch(0.541 0.281 293.009);
--chart-1: oklch(0.488 0.243 264.376);
--chart-2: oklch(0.696 0.17 162.48);
--chart-3: oklch(0.769 0.188 70.08);
--chart-4: oklch(0.627 0.265 303.9);
--chart-5: oklch(0.645 0.246 16.439);
--sidebar: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885);
--sidebar-foreground: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--sidebar-primary: oklch(0.541 0.281 293.009);
--sidebar-primary-foreground: oklch(0.969 0.016 293.756);
--sidebar-accent: oklch(0.274 0.006 286.033);
--sidebar-accent-foreground: oklch(0.985 0 0);
--sidebar-border: oklch(1 0 0 / 10%);
--sidebar-ring: oklch(0.541 0.281 293.009);
--destructive-foreground: oklch(1.0000 0 0);
--font-sans: Inter, sans-serif;
--font-serif: Lora, serif;
--font-mono: JetBrains Mono, monospace;
--radius: 0.65rem;
--shadow-2xs: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.05);
--shadow-xs: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.05);
--shadow-sm: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 1px 2px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 1px 2px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-md: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 2px 4px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-lg: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 4px 6px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-xl: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10), 0px 8px 10px -2px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.10);
--shadow-2xl: 0px 4px 8px -1px hsl(0 0% 0% / 0.25);
}
@theme inline {
--color-background: var(--background);
--color-foreground: var(--foreground);
--color-card: var(--card);
--color-card-foreground: var(--card-foreground);
--color-popover: var(--popover);
--color-popover-foreground: var(--popover-foreground);
--color-primary: var(--primary);
--color-primary-foreground: var(--primary-foreground);
--color-secondary: var(--secondary);
--color-secondary-foreground: var(--secondary-foreground);
--color-muted: var(--muted);
--color-muted-foreground: var(--muted-foreground);
--color-accent: var(--accent);
--color-accent-foreground: var(--accent-foreground);
--color-destructive: var(--destructive);
--color-border: var(--border);
--color-input: var(--input);
--color-ring: var(--ring);
--color-chart-1: var(--chart-1);
--color-chart-2: var(--chart-2);
--color-chart-3: var(--chart-3);
--color-chart-4: var(--chart-4);
--color-chart-5: var(--chart-5);
--color-sidebar: var(--sidebar);
--color-sidebar-foreground: var(--sidebar-foreground);
--color-sidebar-primary: var(--sidebar-primary);
--color-sidebar-primary-foreground: var(--sidebar-primary-foreground);
--color-sidebar-accent: var(--sidebar-accent);
--color-sidebar-accent-foreground: var(--sidebar-accent-foreground);
--color-sidebar-border: var(--sidebar-border);
--color-sidebar-ring: var(--sidebar-ring);
--color-destructive-foreground: var(--destructive-foreground);
--font-sans: var(--font-sans);
--font-mono: var(--font-mono);
--font-serif: var(--font-serif);
--radius-sm: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
--radius-md: calc(var(--radius) - 2px);
--radius-lg: var(--radius);
--radius-xl: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
--shadow-2xs: var(--shadow-2xs);
--shadow-xs: var(--shadow-xs);
--shadow-sm: var(--shadow-sm);
--shadow: var(--shadow);
--shadow-md: var(--shadow-md);
--shadow-lg: var(--shadow-lg);
--shadow-xl: var(--shadow-xl);
--shadow-2xl: var(--shadow-2xl);
}Why this theme actually works
Violet sits at the perfect intersection of blue's trust and red's passion, creating a color that feels both sophisticated and creative. This theme taps into violet's psychological association with imagination and innovation—making interfaces feel inspiring without being overwhelming or unprofessional.
Most purple themes either go too royal and feel pompous, or too bright and lose sophistication. This violet hits the sweet spot where creativity feels grounded and professional. Perfect for platforms where users need to feel both inspired and confident in their creative decisions.
Dark mode transforms the violet into something more mysterious and artistic while maintaining that creative energy. The rich purple becomes more elegant against dark backgrounds, creating interfaces that feel like high-end creative studios—sophisticated but still full of artistic possibility.
What's actually in this theme
Dead simple setup—copy the CSS variables into your globals.css and you're done. The Inter font provides clean readability that balances the creative violet, ensuring that artistic interfaces remain functional and easy to navigate even during intensive creative sessions.
That rich violet is perfect for creative actions and inspirational call-to-actions—"Create," "Design," "Innovate," "Express." The sophisticated purple commands attention while maintaining the elegance needed for professional creative work environments.
All contrast ratios pass WCAG AA standards because accessible design enables creativity for everyone. Since it uses standard shadcn color tokens, your TypeScript autocomplete for bg-primary, text-foreground, etc. works perfectly.
How to use this in projects
The creative violet should mark imaginative actions and artistic features—anything that encourages creativity, expression, or innovative thinking. Use the sophisticated aesthetic to create environments where users feel inspired to create without feeling like they're in an amateur or unprofessional setting.
This works especially well for creative platforms, design tools, artistic portfolios, or any interface where imagination and creative expression matter more than corporate efficiency. Think artist's studio, not corporate boardroom.
In practice, embrace the creative energy this palette provides. The rich violet against clean backgrounds encourages exploration and creative risk-taking while maintaining the professionalism needed for serious artistic work.
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