Dark orchid
Dark orchid is a medium, rich color from the purple family. Hex code #9932CC.
Color codes
- CSS name
darkorchid - HEX
#9932CC - RGB
rgb(153 50 204) - HSL
hsl(280 61% 50%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(280, 75%, 80%) - OKLCH
oklch(54.1% 0.227 311.5) - CMYK
cmyk(25%, 75%, 0%, 20%)
White text
5.70:1 · passes WCAG AA
Black text
3.68:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Dark orchid in CSS and design
Dark orchid is a medium, rich color from the purple family. Dark orchid is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: darkorchid;
color: #9932CC;
color: rgb(153 50 204);
color: hsl(280 61% 50%);For text on dark orchid, white reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark orchid?
#9932CC. In CSS you can also use the keyword darkorchid, which works in every browser.
What is dark orchid in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(153 50 204), in HSL hsl(280 61% 50%). For print, cmyk(25%, 75%, 0%, 20%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on dark orchid?
White text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.70:1 and passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.68:1.
Which colors go with dark orchid?
Its complementary color is #4D7F00, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #624DEC and #BD0F94. The palette generator builds more combinations.