Medium Dark Periwinkle is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #5600D6, which equals rgb(86, 0, 214) in RGB and hsl(264, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C60 M100 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5600D6 - RGB
86, 0, 214 - HSL
264°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
60, 100, 0, 16 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Periwinkle
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.87:1. Its complementary color is #81D600.
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Medium Dark Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #5600D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(86, 0, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 264°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 60%, 100%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 5636310 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E3D5F8 - 100
#C7AAF1 - 200
#AB80EB - 300
#8E55E4 - 400
#722BDD - 500
#5600D6 - 600
#4800B2 - 700
#39008F - 800
#2B006B - 900
#1D0047 - 950
#0E0024
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Periwinkle
- Complementary
#81D600≈ Medium Dark Chartreuse - Analogous −30°
#0015D6≈ Medium Dark Blue - Analogous +30°
#C100D6≈ Medium Dark Magenta - Triadic +120°
#D65600≈ Medium Dark Orange - Triadic +240°
#00D656≈ Malachite - Split 150°
#D6C100≈ Medium Dark Yellow - Split 210°
#15D600≈ Medium Dark Green
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Periwinkle | Aa | 8.87:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Periwinkle | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Periwinkle
background-color: #5600D6;color: #5600D6;background-color: rgb(86, 0, 214);background-color: hsl(264, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-periwinkle: #5600D6; }class="bg-[#5600D6]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Periwinkle
- Medium Dark Violet
#6B00D6 - Medium Dark Iris
#4000D6 - Medium Dark Bright Periwinkle
#5A15C1 - Bright Iris
#5719E6 - Medium Dark Bright Iris
#4915C1 - Medium Dark Bright Violet
#6B15C1 - Bright Indigo
#4219E6 - Medium Dark Indigo
#2B00D6 - Bright Periwinkle
#6B19E6 - Deep Violet
#5700AD - Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6 - Pure Iris
#4D00FF
More purple shades
- Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC - Darkest Periwinkle
#140033 - Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C - Dark Periwinkle
#350085 - Deep Periwinkle
#4500AD - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF - Medium Light Periwinkle
#7E29FF - Light Periwinkle
#9752FF - Pale Periwinkle
#AF7AFF - Very Pale Periwinkle
#C8A3FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Periwinkle is #5600D6.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Periwinkle?
Medium Dark Periwinkle has an RGB value of 86, 0, 214 (rgb(86, 0, 214)). In HSL it is 264°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Periwinkle?
Use white text on Medium Dark Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.87:1 and black text has 2.37:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Periwinkle is #81D600. Analogous colors #0015D6 and #C100D6 also pair well.