#BD49F0
A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #BD49F0
The hex code #BD49F0 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 73, and 240.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 21% Cyan, 70% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 6% Black. With a hue angle of 281.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD49F0
RGB189, 73, 240
HSL281.7°, 84.8%, 61.4%
CMYK21%, 70%, 0%, 6%
HSV281.7°, 69.6%, 94.1%
LAB53.9, 70.6, -63.4
XYZ39.1, 21.9, 84.6
Decimal12405232
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.91:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.38:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.57:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD49F0;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD49F0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD49F0;
}