#8A4FC4
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
0.15
Hue H
270°
Saturation S
50%
Lightness L
54%
Value V
77%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 5.26:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 4.00:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#8a4fc4
Protanopia
#7070a8
Deuteranopia
#7478a1
Tritanopia
#87918c
Achromatopsia
#6e6e6e
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.