#AB36CD Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Orchid
What is hex #AB36CD Color?
The color name of hex code #AB36CD is Dark Orchid. The RGB values are (171, 54, 205) which means it is composed of
40% red, 13% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:74 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AB36CD has a hue of 286°, 74% 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 #AB36CD Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Orchid |
| RGB Values | (171, 54, 205) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 74%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (286°, 74%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9933CC |
| Inverse Color | #54C932 [Harlequin Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2582 C |
| Closest RAL | 4003 [Heather violet] |
| Complementary Color | #58CD36 [Green (RYB)] |
| #AB36CD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8F8F8F |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6A6A6A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5A5A5A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9B9B9B |
Hex #AB36CD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AB36CD is #58CD36 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 #AB36CD color is offered by #58CD36. 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 #AB36CD are #CD36A4 and #5F36CD, called Byzantine and Iris, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AB36CD 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 #AB36CD are #A4CD36 (Android Green) and #36CD60 (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
#AB36CD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CDAB36 (American Gold) and #36CDAB (Eucalyptus) along with #AB36CD, 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 #AB36CD has #CDAB36 (American Gold), #58CD36 (Green (RYB)) and #3658CD (Cerulean 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 #AB36CD contains #CD6036 (Medium Vermilion), #58CD36 (Green (RYB)) and #36A4CD (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 #AB36CD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AB36CD 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 AB36CD Color
Tints
BC5ED7- C472DC
- CD86E1
- D59BE6
- DDAFEB
- E6C3F0
- EED7F5
- F7EBFA
Tones
- A245BE
- 9E4CB6
- 9A54AE
- 965BA7
- 91629F
- 8D6A97
- 89718F
- 847988
Shades
- 892BA4
- 782690
- 67207B
- 561B67
- 441652
- 33103E
- 220B29
- 110515
#AB36CD Color Patterns
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#AB36CD Gingham Checks
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#AB36CD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AB36CD Polka Dots Pattern
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#AB36CD Honeycomb Pattern
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#AB36CD Leaves Pattern
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#AB36CD Houndstooth Pattern
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#AB36CD Trellis Pattern
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#AB36CD 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.
