#AF42E9
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #AF42E9
The precise color #AF42E9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. In the RGB color space, it consists of 175 red, 66 green, and 233 blue.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 25% C, 72% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AF42E9
RGB175, 66, 233
HSL279.2°, 79.1%, 58.6%
CMYK25%, 72%, 0%, 9%
HSV279.2°, 71.7%, 91.4%
LAB50.6, 69.2, -64.9
XYZ34.3, 18.9, 78.9
Decimal11485929
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.78:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AF42E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #AF42E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AF42E9;
}