Very Dark Orchid is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #53005C, which equals rgb(83, 0, 92) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M100 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#53005C - RGB
83, 0, 92 - HSL
294°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
10, 100, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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 13.79:1. Its complementary color is #095C00.
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Very Dark Orchid color codes
| HEX | #53005C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(83, 0, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 294°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 10%, 100%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 5439580 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2D5E4 - 100
#C6AAC9 - 200
#A980AE - 300
#8C5592 - 400
#702B77 - 500
#53005C - 600
#45004D - 700
#37003D - 800
#2A002E - 900
#1C001F - 950
#0E000F
Color harmonies for Very Dark Orchid
- Complementary
#095C00≈ Very Dark Green - Analogous −30°
#25005C≈ Very Dark Iris - Analogous +30°
#5C0037≈ Very Dark Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#5C5300≈ Very Dark Yellow - Triadic +240°
#005C53≈ Very Dark Cyan - Split 150°
#375C00≈ Very Dark Apple - Split 210°
#005C25≈ Very Dark Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Orchid | Aa | 13.79:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Orchid | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Orchid
background-color: #53005C;color: #53005C;background-color: rgb(83, 0, 92);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-orchid: #53005C; }class="bg-[#53005C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Orchid
- Very Dark Magenta
#5C005C - Very Dark Purple
#49005C - Very Dark Fuchsia
#5C0053 - Very Dark Bright Magenta
#530953 - Very Dark Bright Orchid
#4B0953 - Very Dark Grape
#40005C - Very Dark Bright Purple
#440953 - Very Dark Bright Fuchsia
#53094B - Very Dark Cerise
#5C0049 - Very Dark Bright Grape
#3D0953 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Very Dark Bright Cerise
#530944
More purple shades
- Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9 - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Pure Orchid
#E500FF - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Orchid?
The HEX code for Very Dark Orchid is #53005C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Orchid?
Very Dark Orchid has an RGB value of 83, 0, 92 (rgb(83, 0, 92)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Orchid?
Use white text on Very Dark Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.79:1 and black text has 1.52:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Orchid?
The complementary color of Very Dark Orchid is #095C00. Analogous colors #25005C and #5C0037 also pair well.