Medium Dark Orchid is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C100D6, which equals rgb(193, 0, 214) in RGB and hsl(294, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M100 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C100D6 - RGB
193, 0, 214 - HSL
294°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
10, 100, 0, 16 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Orchid
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.95:1. Its complementary color is #15D600.
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Medium Dark Orchid color codes
| HEX | #C100D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 0, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 294°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 10%, 100%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 12648662 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5D5F8 - 100
#EAAAF1 - 200
#E080EB - 300
#D655E4 - 400
#CB2BDD - 500
#C100D6 - 600
#A100B2 - 700
#81008F - 800
#61006B - 900
#400047 - 950
#200024
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Orchid
- Complementary
#15D600≈ Medium Dark Green - Analogous −30°
#5600D6≈ Medium Dark Violet - Analogous +30°
#D60081≈ Medium Dark Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#D6C100≈ Medium Dark Yellow - Triadic +240°
#00D6C1≈ Dark Turquoise - Split 150°
#81D600≈ Medium Dark Chartreuse - Split 210°
#00D656≈ Malachite
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Orchid | Aa | 4.95:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Orchid | Aa | 4.24:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Orchid
background-color: #C100D6;color: #C100D6;background-color: rgb(193, 0, 214);background-color: hsl(294, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-orchid: #C100D6; }class="bg-[#C100D6]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Orchid
- Medium Dark Magenta
#D600D6 - Medium Dark Purple
#AB00D6 - Medium Dark Fuchsia
#D600C1 - Medium Dark Bright Magenta
#C115C1 - Bright Purple
#BD19E6 - Medium Dark Bright Orchid
#B015C1 - Bright Orchid
#D119E6 - Pure Purple
#CC00FF - Pure Grape
#B300FF - Bright Grape
#A819E6 - Deep Magenta
#AD00AD - Medium Dark Grape
#9600D6
More purple shades
- Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD - Pure Orchid
#E500FF - Medium Light Orchid
#EA29FF - Light Orchid
#EE52FF - Pale Orchid
#F27AFF - Very Pale Orchid
#F6A3FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Orchid?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Orchid is #C100D6.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Orchid?
Medium Dark Orchid has an RGB value of 193, 0, 214 (rgb(193, 0, 214)). In HSL it is 294°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Orchid?
Use white text on Medium Dark Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.95:1 and black text has 4.24:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Orchid?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Orchid is #15D600. Analogous colors #5600D6 and #D60081 also pair well.