Dark Orchid hex code
The hex code for dark orchid is #9932CC. In RGB that is rgb(153, 50, 204) and in HSL it is hsl(280, 61%, 50%).
The hex code for dark orchid is #9932CC. In RGB that is rgb(153, 50, 204) and in HSL it is hsl(280, 61%, 50%).
Dark Orchid · #9932CC
Colour codes
- HEX
- #9932CC
- RGB
- rgb(153, 50, 204)
- HSL
- hsl(280, 61%, 50%)
- CMYK
- 25, 75, 0, 20
- CSS name
- darkorchid
- Contrast on white
- 5.70:1
- Contrast on black
- 3.68:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #ad5bd6
40% lighter · #c284e0
60% lighter · #d6adeb
80% lighter · #ebd6f5
20% darker · #7a28a3
40% darker · #5c1e7a
60% darker · #3d1452
80% darker · #1f0a29
Complementary colour
Dark Orchid · #9932CC
Opposite on the colour wheel · #66cd32
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark orchid?
The hex code for dark orchid is #9932CC. In RGB that is rgb(153, 50, 204) and in HSL it is hsl(280, 61%, 50%).
Can I use dark orchid for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 5.70:1 on white and 3.68:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a white background.
What colour goes with dark orchid?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #66CD32. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark orchid instead.
Is dark orchid a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkorchid, so color: darkorchid and color: #9932CC render exactly the same.