#9942CC
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #9942CC
The precise color #9942CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. Its digital footprint relies on 153 parts red, 66 parts green, and 204 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 25% C, 68% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#9942CC
RGB153, 66, 204
HSL277.8°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK25%, 68%, 0%, 20%
HSV277.8°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB45.7, 58.7, -56.4
XYZ26.0, 15.0, 58.7
Decimal10044108
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.01:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.01:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.41:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #9942CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #9942CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #9942CC;
}