#D36DE2

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Orchid.

About #D36DE2

The precise color #D36DE2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Orchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 211, 109, and 226.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 7% Cyan, 52% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. With a hue angle of 292.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#D36DE2
RGB211, 109, 226
HSL292.3°, 66.9%, 65.7%
CMYK7%, 52%, 0%, 11%
HSV292.3°, 51.8%, 88.6%
LAB61.9, 57.0, -42.6
XYZ46.1, 30.3, 75.4
Decimal13856226

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.98:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.06:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.84:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.00:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #D36DE2; }
.text-color { color: #D36DE2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #D36DE2; }

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