Dark Orchid is a medium, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9932CC, which equals rgb(153, 50, 204) in RGB and hsl(280, 61%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C25 M75 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9932CC - RGB
153, 50, 204 - HSL
280°, 61%, 50% - CMYK
25, 75, 0, 20 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Dark Orchid
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 5.70:1. Its complementary color is #66CD32.
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Dark Orchid color codes
| HEX | #9932CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 50, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(280, 61%, 50%) |
| HSV | 280°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 25%, 75%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 10040012 |
Shades and tints of Dark Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEDDF7 - 100
#DDBBEE - 200
#CC99E6 - 300
#BB76DD - 400
#AA54D5 - 500
#9932CC - 600
#802AAA - 700
#662188 - 800
#4D1966 - 900
#331144 - 950
#1A0822
Color harmonies for Dark Orchid
- Complementary
#66CD32≈ Soft Leaf - Analogous −30°
#4C32CD≈ Soft Indigo - Analogous +30°
#CD32B3≈ Soft Cerise - Triadic +120°
#CD9932≈ Soft Amber - Triadic +240°
#32CD99≈ Soft Aquamarine - Split 150°
#B3CD32≈ Soft Lime - Split 210°
#32CD4C≈ Soft Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Orchid | Aa | 5.70:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Orchid | Aa | 3.68:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dark Orchid
background-color: #9932CC;color: #9932CC;background-color: rgb(153, 50, 204);background-color: hsl(280, 61%, 50%);:root { --color-dark-orchid: #9932CC; }class="bg-[#9932CC]"Colors similar to Dark Orchid
- Soft Grape
#9E33CC - Soft Amethyst
#8F33CC - Soft Purple
#AD33CC - Soft Violet
#7F33CC - Blue Violet
#8A2BE2 - Medium Light Bright Violet
#943EEA - Medium Dark Soft Orchid
#9F2BAB - Medium Dark Soft Purple
#922BAB - Medium Light Bright Amethyst
#A53EEA - Soft Orchid
#BD33CC - Medium Dark Soft Magenta
#AB2BAB - Medium Dark Bright Purple
#9F15C1
More purple shades
- Thistle
#D8BFD8 - Orchid
#DA70D6 - Violet
#EE82EE - Rebecca Purple
#663399 - Indigo
#4B0082 - Blue Violet
#8A2BE2 - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Orchid
#BA55D3 - Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC - Darkest Periwinkle
#140033
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Orchid?
The HEX code for Dark Orchid is #9932CC.
What is the RGB value of Dark Orchid?
Dark Orchid has an RGB value of 153, 50, 204 (rgb(153, 50, 204)). In HSL it is 280°, 61%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dark Orchid?
Use white text on Dark Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.70:1 and black text has 3.68:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Orchid?
The complementary color of Dark Orchid is #66CD32. Analogous colors #4C32CD and #CD32B3 also pair well.