DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) Color Meaning and Information

DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) Color Information

DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) RGB value is (104, 34, 139). The hex color red value is 104, green is 34, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

DarkOrchid4

#68228B

rgb(104, 34, 139)

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DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) Color Meaning

DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) signifies occult depth, hidden knowledge, and solemn transformation. This very dark, desaturated violet is the deepest shade, suggesting midnight rituals, ancient manuscripts, and the petal of a rare night-blooming flower. Psychologically, DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) implies secret wisdom, profound introspection, and a transformative power that operates in silence and shadow. It culturally references alchemy, Gothic architecture, and the deep colors of cosmic nebulae. Spiritually, this color represents the mystery at the core of being, initiation into deeper truths, and power that is cultivated in secrecy, acting as a portal to the most profound and hidden realms.

Color Conversion

Convert DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#68228B

RGB

rgb(104, 34, 139)

HSL

hsl(280°, 61%, 34%)

CMYK

cmyk(25%, 76%, 0%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(280°, 76%, 55%)

XYZ

10.9411 5.9512 24.9981

Yxy

5.9512 0.2612 0.1421

Hunter Lab

24.3951 1.1986 -1.3316

CIE-Lab

29.2890 48.0157 -44.3807

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)

41%

Green34 / 255 (13%)

13%

Blue139 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Magenta76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#68228B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.59:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.59:1

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✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #68228B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

DarkOrchid4 (#68228B)

protanopia

#4a4972

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #68228B;

Text Color

color: #68228B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #68228B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #68228B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #68228B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68228B 0%, #401555 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to DarkOrchid4 (#68228B) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.