#D37CE2

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Orchid.

About #D37CE2

The precise color #D37CE2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Orchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(211, 124, 226).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 7% Cyan, 45% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. The HSL representation is 291.2° hue, 63.7% saturation, and 68.6% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#D37CE2
RGB211, 124, 226
HSL291.2°, 63.7%, 68.6%
CMYK7%, 45%, 0%, 11%
HSV291.2°, 45.1%, 88.6%
LAB64.8, 49.5, -38.1
XYZ47.8, 33.8, 75.9
Decimal13860066

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.71:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.75:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.59:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.59:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #D37CE2; }
.text-color { color: #D37CE2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #D37CE2; }

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