#8D2DD2
Approximate name: Dark Orchid
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
DarkOrchid
Relative luminance
0.122
Hue H
275°
Saturation S
65%
Lightness L
50%
Value V
82%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Vivid
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 6.11:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 3.44:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#8d2dd2
Protanopia
#6363aa
Deuteranopia
#6970a1
Tritanopia
#888b84
Achromatopsia
#5d5d5d
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.