Black Orchid

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Blackwater

  #545663

• Freefall

  #565266

• Heavy Violet

  #4F566C

• Smoky

  #605D6B

• Storm Rising

  #4D5A6B

• Concrete Landscape

  #5C606E

• Deep Night

  #494C55

• Venus Mist

  #5F606E

About Black Orchid

Black Orchid sits at oklch(0.450 0.025 279.4) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #525463 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Black Orchid?

#525463 — also oklch(0.450 0.025 279.4) and Lab 35.96 1.80 -9.01.

Can I use Black Orchid for text on white?

On white: 7.48:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 86. On dark ink: 2.39:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.