Deep Orchid is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9C00AD, which equals rgb(156, 0, 173) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M100 Y0 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9C00AD - RGB
156, 0, 173 - HSL
294°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
10, 100, 0, 32 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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 6.96:1. Its complementary color is #11AD00.
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Deep Orchid color codes
| HEX | #9C00AD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 0, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 294°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 10%, 100%, 0%, 32% |
| Decimal | 10223789 |
Shades and tints of Deep Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFD5F1 - 100
#DEAAE4 - 200
#CE80D6 - 300
#BD55C8 - 400
#AD2BBB - 500
#9C00AD - 600
#820090 - 700
#680073 - 800
#4E0057 - 900
#34003A - 950
#1A001D
Color harmonies for Deep Orchid
- Complementary
#11AD00≈ Deep Green - Analogous −30°
#4500AD≈ Deep Iris - Analogous +30°
#AD0068≈ Deep Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#AD9C00≈ Deep Marigold - Triadic +240°
#00AD9C≈ Deep Turquoise - Split 150°
#68AD00≈ Deep Apple - Split 210°
#00AD45≈ Deep Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Orchid | Aa | 6.96:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Orchid | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Deep Orchid
background-color: #9C00AD;color: #9C00AD;background-color: rgb(156, 0, 173);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-orchid: #9C00AD; }class="bg-[#9C00AD]"Colors similar to Deep Orchid
- Deep Purple
#8B00AD - Deep Magenta
#AD00AD - Deep Fuchsia
#AD009C - Deep Bright Magenta
#9C119C - Deep Bright Orchid
#8E119C - Medium Dark Bright Purple
#9F15C1 - Deep Grape
#7900AD - Medium Dark Bright Grape
#8D15C1 - Deep Bright Fuchsia
#9C118E - Deep Cerise
#AD008B - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Dark Violet
#9400D3
More purple shades
- Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Pure Orchid
#E500FF - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF - Light Orchid
#EE52FF - Pale Orchid
#F27AFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Orchid?
The HEX code for Deep Orchid is #9C00AD.
What is the RGB value of Deep Orchid?
Deep Orchid has an RGB value of 156, 0, 173 (rgb(156, 0, 173)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Orchid?
Use white text on Deep Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.96:1 and black text has 3.02:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Orchid?
The complementary color of Deep Orchid is #11AD00. Analogous colors #4500AD and #AD0068 also pair well.