darkorchid

#9C4DAC

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB156, 77, 172
CMYK9, 55, 0, 33
HSL290°, 38%, 49%
LAB46, 44, -37
Closest Library Match
fuchsia-70089% Match

Readability

5.15On WhitePASS AA
4.07On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #9C4DAC

The hexadecimal color code #9C4DAC is a medium, muted shade of Purple (known as darkorchid). In the RGB color model, #9C4DAC is comprised of 156 red, 77 green, and 172 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 290 degrees, a saturation of 38%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 449 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted 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 #9C4DAC.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind