#A842E9
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #A842E9
The precise color #A842E9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 66, 233).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 28% cyan, 72% magenta, 0% yellow, and 9% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A842E9
RGB168, 66, 233
HSL276.6°, 79.1%, 58.6%
CMYK28%, 72%, 0%, 9%
HSV276.6°, 71.7%, 91.4%
LAB49.6, 67.9, -66.5
XYZ32.8, 18.1, 78.9
Decimal11027177
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.62:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.34:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.93:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A842E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #A842E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A842E9;
}