CSS named color
DarkOrchid Color Code
DarkOrchid is a medium, moderately saturated purple with the hex code #9932CC. In RGB it is rgb(153, 50, 204), in HSL hsl(280, 61%, 50%) and in CMYK cmyk(25%, 75%, 0%, 20%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword darkorchid.
White text on DarkOrchid has a contrast ratio of 5.70:1 and black text 3.68:1, so white text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Fuchsia 700 (#A21CAF).
Use DarkOrchid in CSS
.element {
color: darkorchid;
background-color: #9932cc;
border-color: rgb(153, 50, 204);
}Tints and shades of DarkOrchid
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with DarkOrchid
Color-wheel harmonies built from #9932CC. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on DarkOrchid
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Questions about DarkOrchid
What is the hex code for DarkOrchid?
The hex code for DarkOrchid is #9932CC. Its RGB value is rgb(153, 50, 204) and its HSL value is hsl(280, 61%, 50%).
What colors go with DarkOrchid?
The complementary color of DarkOrchid is #66CD32. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #4C32CD and #CD32B3; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #CD9932 and #32CD99.
Is DarkOrchid readable as a text color?
On a white background DarkOrchid has a contrast ratio of 5.70:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 3.68:1.