#A040C6 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Orchid
What is hex #A040C6 Color?
The color name of hex code #A040C6 is Dark Orchid. The RGB values are (160, 64, 198) which means it is composed of
38% red, 15% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:19 M:68 Y:0 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A040C6 has a hue of 283°, 68% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #A040C6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Orchid |
| RGB Values | (160, 64, 198) |
| CMYK Values | (19%, 68%, 0%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (283°, 68%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9933CC |
| Inverse Color | #5FBF39 [Green (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7442 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #66C640 [Apple] |
| #A040C6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8D8D8D |
| Desaturated | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5E5E5E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9E9E9E |
Hex #A040C6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A040C6 is #66C640 which is called Apple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A040C6 color is offered by #66C640. 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 #A040C6 are #C640A9 and #5D40C6, called Byzantine and Iris, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A040C6 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 #A040C6 are #A9C640 (Android Green) and #40C65D (UFO 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
#A040C6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C6A040 (Satin Sheen Gold) and #40C6A0 (Ocean Green) along with #A040C6, 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 #A040C6 has #C6A040 (Satin Sheen Gold), #66C640 (Apple) and #4066C6 (Han 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 #A040C6 contains #C65D40 (Dark Coral), #66C640 (Apple) and #40A9C6 (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 #A040C6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A040C6 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 A040C6 Color
Tints
B366D1- BD79D7
- C68CDD
- D0A0E3
- D9B3E8
- E3C6EE
- ECD9F4
- F6ECF9
Tones
- 9A4DB8
- 9653B1
- 935AAA
- 9060A3
- 8D669C
- 8A6D95
- 86738E
- 837A87
Shades
- 80339E
- 702D8B
- 602677
- 502063
- 401A4F
- 30133B
- 200D28
- 100614
#A040C6 Color Patterns
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#A040C6 Gingham Checks
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#A040C6 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A040C6 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A040C6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A040C6 Leaves Pattern
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#A040C6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A040C6 Trellis Pattern
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#A040C6 Plaid Pattern
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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.
