darkorchid

#9C42B8

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB156, 66, 184
CMYK15, 64, 0, 28
HSL286°, 47%, 49%
LAB45, 51, -46
Closest Library Match
fuchsia-70091% Match

Readability

5.40On WhitePASS AA
3.88On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #9C42B8

The hexadecimal color code #9C42B8 is a medium, moderate shade of Purple (known as darkorchid). In the RGB color model, #9C42B8 is comprised of 156 red, 66 green, and 184 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 286 degrees, a saturation of 47%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 451 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #9C42B8.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind