DarkOrchid — #9932CC HEX Color

#9932CCrgb(153, 50, 204)

About DarkOrchid

DarkOrchid (#9932CC) is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone with a hue of 280°, saturation of 61% and lightness of 50%. It works well for creative and premium brands and conveys a creative feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 5.70:1, while on black it reaches 3.68:1 — so prefer white text when using #9932CC as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#9932CC

RGBrgb(153, 50, 204)

HSLhsl(280°, 61%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(25%, 75%, 0%, 20%)

CIELABLab(43.4, 65.2, -60.1)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

5.70:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

3.68:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #9932CC as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #9932CC;

color: #9932CC;

border: 2px solid #9932CC;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9932CC, #65cc32);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #9932cc;
  --color-primary-rgb: 153, 50, 204;
  --color-primary-hsl: 280, 61%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #9932CC?

Color #9932CC is commonly known as DarkOrchid. It is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone.

Is #9932CC a warm or cool color?

DarkOrchid (#9932CC) is a warm color. With a hue of 280°, it falls in the purple family.

What colors go well with #9932CC?

Colors that pair well with DarkOrchid (#9932CC) include its complementary color (#65CC32), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous purple tones for harmonious palettes.