Dark Orchid Purple
A moderately saturated, cool medium magenta.
#BD31B8
rgb(189, 49, 184)
Color formats
HEX
#BD31B8
RGB
rgb(189, 49, 184)
HSL
hsl(302.1, 58.8%, 46.7%)
HSV
hsv(302.1, 74.1%, 74.1%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74.1%, 2.6%, 25.9%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Dark Orchid Purple.
Lightest
#F1C9F0
Lighter
#DC78D9
Base
#BD31B8
Darker
#6C1C69
Darkest
#1B071A
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Dark Orchid Purple works
Dark Orchid Purple (#BD31B8) is a moderately saturated, cool medium magenta. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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