#BD42E2
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #BD42E2
The precise color #BD42E2 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(189, 66, 226).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 16% cyan and 71% magenta inks. The HSL representation is 286.1° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD42E2
RGB189, 66, 226
HSL286.1°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK16%, 71%, 0%, 11%
HSV286.1°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB52.1, 70.6, -58.4
XYZ36.7, 20.2, 73.9
Decimal12403426
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.17:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.04:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.29:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD42E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD42E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD42E2;
}