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%).

What RGB values make Dark Orchid?

Dark Orchid is 153 red, 50 green, and 204 blue, written as rgb(153, 50, 204).

Dark Orchid scores 5.7:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: darkorchid directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #9932CC.

#9932CC

Dark Orchid is a purple tone at #9932CC. It sits at 280 degrees on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Orchid with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#EBD6F5

Tint 60%

#D6ADEB

Tint 40%

#C284E0

Tint 20%

#AD5BD6

Base

#9932CC

Shade 20%

#7A28A3

Shade 40%

#5C1E7A

Shade 60%

#3D1452

Shade 80%

#1F0A29

On white

Sample text

5.7:1

Passes AA for body text

On black

Sample text

3.68:1

Large text only

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Dark Orchid?: Dark Orchid is 153 red, 50 green, and 204 blue, written as rgb(153, 50, 204).
Is Dark Orchid readable as text on a white background?: Dark Orchid scores 5.7:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Dark Orchid a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkorchid directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #9932CC.