Darkorchid colour (#9932CC)
Darkorchid is medium a purple with hex code #9932CC, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 153, 50, 204; in HSL 280°, 61%, 50%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Darkorchid colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Darkorchid in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9932CC |
| RGB | rgb(153, 50, 204) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.600, 0.196, 0.800 |
| HSL | hsl(280, 61%, 50%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 75%, 0%, 20% |
| CSS | color: darkorchid; |
Shades and tints of Darkorchid
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ebd6f5 | #d6adeb | #c284e1 | #ae5bd7 | #9932cd | #7b28a4 | #5c1e7b | #3d1452 | #1f0a29 |
Colours that go with Darkorchid
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #66cd32 | |
| Triadic | #cd9932 | #32cd99 |
| Analogous | #cd32b3 | #4c32cd |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| blueviolet | #8a2be2 | very close |
| mediumorchid | #ba55d3 | close |
| darkviolet | #9400d3 | close |
| slateblue | #6a5acd | close |
| mediumpurple | #9370db | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Darkorchid against white is 5.7:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 3.68:1 (fails). Use Darkorchid for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Darkorchid?
#9932CC.
What is Darkorchid in RGB?
rgb(153, 50, 204).
What colour is complementary to Darkorchid?
#66cd32, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.