#9040CC Hex Color
| Color Name: | Dark Orchid* |
| Hex Color Code: | #9040CC |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(144, 64, 204) |
| CMYK Values*: | 29.4%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 20.0% |
What color is 9040CC?
The RGB color code for color number #9040CC is RGB(144, 64, 204). In the RGB color model, #9040CC has a red value of 144, a green value of 64, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.4% cyan, 68.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 274.3° (degrees), 57.9 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9040CC has a hue of 274.3° (degrees), 68.6 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.
Color 9040CC is cool or warm?
Color 9040CC is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #9040CC? (For interior and product design)
9040CC has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
#9040CC
Light Color
Compare LRV 14 of #9040CC with dark and light Color
Is #9040CC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color 9040CC meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.
WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.
- Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
- Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.
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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #9040CC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(144, 64, 204)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
64 (25.1%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
29.41%
Magenta
68.63%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.00%
HSL
HSL(274.29deg, 57.9 %, 52.5 %)
Hue
274.29°
Saturation
57.85 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.
RYB
RYB(65, 31, 131)
Red
65 (25.4%)
Yellow
31 (12.0%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
274.29°
Saturation
68.63 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.
HWB
H: 274.29°
W: 25.10 %
B: 20.00 %
XYZ
X : 24.23
Y : 13.96
Z : 58.54
YXY
Y1 : 13.96
X : 0.25
Y2 : 0.14
CMY
C : 43.53%
M : 74.90%
Y : 20.00%
LRV
~ 14 %
Munsell Color System
2.7P 4.3/17.2
CIE-Lab
L : 44.17
A : 57.7
B : -58.89
CIE-Lch
L : 44.17
C : 82.45
H : 314.42
CIE-Luv
L : 44.17
U : 22.42
V : -92.67
Hunter-Lab
L : 37.36
A : 50.42
B : -66.76
Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint
Color Name of HEX #9040CC
Here are the colors similar to 9040CC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9040CC.
Paint color for Hex #9040CC
Here are the paint colors similar to 9040CC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color 9040CC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9040CC to Dunn-Edwards
PPG Paints
Hex color 9040CC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9040CC to PPG Paints
Valspar
Hex color 9040CC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9040CC to Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Hex color 9040CC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9040CC to Benjamin Moore
Sherwin Williams
Hex color 9040CC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9040CC to Sherwin Williams
Behr
Hex color 9040CC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9040CC to Behr
Farrow & Ball
Hex color 9040CC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9040CC to Farrow & Ball
Color Combinations
#9040CC color palettes and scheme combination
3E185B
5A2383
752EAB
9040CC
A768D7
BF91E1
D6B9EC
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
407CCC
4A40CC
9040CC
CC40C2
CC407C
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
9040CC
CC9040
40CC90
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
9040CC
CC4A40
7CCC40
40C2CC
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
9040CC
9B53D1
A666D6
B179DB
BC8CE0
C79FE5
D2B2EA
DDC5EF
E8D8F4
F3EBF9
FFFFFF
9040CC
8139B7
7333A3
642C8E
56267A
482066
391951
2B133D
1C0C28
0E0614
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
9040CC
Dark Orchid*
7CCC40
Yellow Green*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of #9040CC?
Color that best contrast with #9040CC is #7CCC40,
color name is Yellow Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments #9040CC?
Complementary or Opposite color for #9040CC is #7CCC40, color name is Yellow Green*.
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