#9242C5

A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.

About #9242C5

At its core, #9242C5 is a medium and moderate hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 146, 66, and 197.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 26% C, 66% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#9242C5
RGB146, 66, 197
HSL276.6°, 53.0%, 51.6%
CMYK26%, 66%, 0%, 23%
HSV276.6°, 66.5%, 77.3%
LAB44.3, 55.6, -54.6
XYZ23.9, 14.0, 54.3
Decimal9585349

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.81:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.27:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.24:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #9242C5; }
.text-color { color: #9242C5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #9242C5; }

Similar Colors

Darkorchid
#9932CC