#9932CC Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Orchid
What is hex #9932CC Color?
The color name of hex code #9932CC is Dark Orchid. The RGB values are (153, 50, 204) which means it is composed of
38% red, 12% green and 50% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:76 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9932CC has a hue of 280°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #9932CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Orchid |
| RGB Values | (153, 50, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 76%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (280°, 75%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9933CC |
| Inverse Color | #66CD33 [Green (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7442 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #65CC32 [Green (RYB)] |
| #9932CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #888888 |
| Desaturated | #7F7F7F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #626262 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #535353 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #959595 |
Hex #9932CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9932CC is #65CC32 which is called Green (RYB). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9932CC color is offered by #65CC32. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #9932CC are #CC32B2 and #4C32CC, called Byzantine and Ocean Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9932CC with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #9932CC are #B2CC32 (Android Green) and #32CC4C (Lime Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#9932CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC9932 (Satin Sheen Gold) and #32CC99 (Mountain Meadow) along with #9932CC, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #9932CC has #CC9932 (Satin Sheen Gold), #65CC32 (Green (RYB)) and #3265CC (Celtic Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #9932CC contains #CC4C32 (Jasper), #65CC32 (Green (RYB)) and #32B2CC (Moonstone). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #9932CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9932CC rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 9932CC Color
Tints
AD5BD6- B870DB
- C284E0
- CC99E6
- D6ADEB
- E0C2F0
- EBD6F5
- F5EBFA
Tones
- 9442BD
- 9249B5
- 8F51AE
- 8D59A6
- 8A619E
- 886997
- 85708F
- 837888
Shades
- 7A28A3
- 6B238F
- 5C1E7A
- 4D1966
- 3D1452
- 2E0F3D
- 1F0A29
- 0F0514
#9932CC Color Patterns
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#9932CC Gingham Checks
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#9932CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9932CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#9932CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#9932CC Leaves Pattern
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#9932CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#9932CC Trellis Pattern
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#9932CC Plaid Pattern
#9932CC Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
