Dark Orchid Tone is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #770085, which equals rgb(119, 0, 133) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C11 M100 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#770085 - RGB
119, 0, 133 - HSL
294°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
11, 100, 0, 48 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Orchid Tone
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.89:1. Its complementary color is #0D8500.
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Dark Orchid Tone color codes
| HEX | #770085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 0, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 294°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 11%, 100%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 7798917 |
Shades and tints of Dark Orchid Tone
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E8D5EB - 100
#D2AAD6 - 200
#BB80C2 - 300
#A455AE - 400
#8E2B99 - 500
#770085 - 600
#63006F - 700
#4F0059 - 800
#3C0043 - 900
#28002C - 950
#140016
Color harmonies for Dark Orchid Tone
- Complementary
#0D8500≈ Dark Green Tone - Analogous −30°
#350085≈ Dark Iris - Analogous +30°
#850050≈ Dark Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#857700≈ Olive - Triadic +240°
#008577≈ Teal - Split 150°
#508500≈ Avocado - Split 210°
#008535≈ Dark Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Orchid Tone
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Orchid Tone | Aa | 9.89:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Orchid Tone | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Orchid Tone
background-color: #770085;color: #770085;background-color: rgb(119, 0, 133);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-orchid-tone: #770085; }class="bg-[#770085]"Colors similar to Dark Orchid Tone
- Purple
#800080 - Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Dark Magenta Tone
#850085 - Dark Fuchsia
#850077 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Dark Bright Magenta
#770D77 - Dark Bright Orchid
#6D0D77 - Dark Grape
#5D0085 - Dark Bright Fuchsia
#770D6D - Dark Bright Purple
#620D77 - Dark Cerise
#85006A - Deep Bright Grape
#72119C
More purple shades
- Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Pure Orchid
#E500FF - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF - Light Orchid
#EE52FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Orchid Tone?
The HEX code for Dark Orchid Tone is #770085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Orchid Tone?
Dark Orchid Tone has an RGB value of 119, 0, 133 (rgb(119, 0, 133)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Orchid Tone?
Use white text on Dark Orchid Tone. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.89:1 and black text has 2.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Orchid Tone?
The complementary color of Dark Orchid Tone is #0D8500. Analogous colors #350085 and #850050 also pair well.