Darkest Orchid is a very dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #2E0033, which equals rgb(46, 0, 51) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M100 Y0 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#2E0033 - RGB
46, 0, 51 - HSL
294°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
10, 100, 0, 80 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.04:1. Its complementary color is #053300.
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Darkest Orchid color codes
| HEX | #2E0033 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 0, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 294°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 10%, 100%, 0%, 80% |
| Decimal | 3014707 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DCD5DD - 100
#B9AABB - 200
#978099 - 300
#745577 - 400
#512B55 - 500
#2E0033 - 600
#26002B - 700
#1F0022 - 800
#17001A - 900
#0F0011 - 950
#080009
Color harmonies for Darkest Orchid
- Complementary
#053300≈ Darkest Green - Analogous −30°
#140033≈ Darkest Iris - Analogous +30°
#33001F≈ Darkest Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#332E00≈ Darkest Marigold - Triadic +240°
#00332E≈ Darkest Turquoise - Split 150°
#1F3300≈ Darkest Apple - Split 210°
#003314≈ Darkest Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Orchid | Aa | 18.04:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Orchid | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Orchid
background-color: #2E0033;color: #2E0033;background-color: rgb(46, 0, 51);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-orchid: #2E0033; }class="bg-[#2E0033]"Colors similar to Darkest Orchid
- Darkest Purple
#290033 - Darkest Magenta
#330033 - Darkest Fuchsia
#33002E - Darkest Bright Magenta
#2E052E - Darkest Bright Orchid
#2A052E - Darkest Grape
#240033 - Darkest Bright Purple
#26052E - Darkest Bright Fuchsia
#2E052A - Darkest Cerise
#330029 - Darkest Bright Grape
#22052E - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Darkest Bright Cerise
#2E0526
More purple shades
- Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9 - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Pure Orchid
#E500FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Orchid?
The HEX code for Darkest Orchid is #2E0033.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Orchid?
Darkest Orchid has an RGB value of 46, 0, 51 (rgb(46, 0, 51)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Orchid?
Use white text on Darkest Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.04:1 and black text has 1.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Orchid?
The complementary color of Darkest Orchid is #053300. Analogous colors #140033 and #33001F also pair well.