#BD42DB
A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #BD42DB
The precise color #BD42DB is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 66, and 219.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 14% C, 70% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
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. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.