#AF42DB
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #AF42DB
The hex code #AF42DB represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(175, 66, 219).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 20% cyan, 70% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% black. The HSL representation is 282.7° hue, 68.0% saturation, and 55.9% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AF42DB
RGB175, 66, 219
HSL282.7°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK20%, 70%, 0%, 14%
HSV282.7°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB49.6, 66.4, -58.4
XYZ32.4, 18.1, 68.8
Decimal11485915
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: #AF42DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #AF42DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AF42DB;
}