#AF42E2
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #AF42E2
The hex code #AF42E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(175, 66, 226).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 23% cyan, 71% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. The HSL representation is 280.9° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AF42E2
RGB175, 66, 226
HSL280.9°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK23%, 71%, 0%, 11%
HSV280.9°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB50.1, 67.8, -61.7
XYZ33.4, 18.5, 73.8
Decimal11485922
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.47:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.70:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.27:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.00:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AF42E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #AF42E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AF42E2;
}