Medium Dark Purple is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AB00D6, which equals rgb(171, 0, 214) in RGB and hsl(288, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M100 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AB00D6 - RGB
171, 0, 214 - HSL
288°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
20, 100, 0, 16 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Purple
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 5.67:1. Its complementary color is #2BD600.
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Medium Dark Purple color codes
| HEX | #AB00D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 0, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 288°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 20%, 100%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 11206870 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1D5F8 - 100
#E3AAF1 - 200
#D580EB - 300
#C755E4 - 400
#B92BDD - 500
#AB00D6 - 600
#8F00B2 - 700
#72008F - 800
#56006B - 900
#390047 - 950
#1D0024
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Purple
- Complementary
#2BD600≈ Medium Dark Leaf - Analogous −30°
#4000D6≈ Medium Dark Indigo - Analogous +30°
#D60096≈ Medium Dark Cerise - Triadic +120°
#D6AB00≈ Medium Dark Amber - Triadic +240°
#00D6AB≈ Medium Dark Aquamarine - Split 150°
#96D600≈ Medium Dark Spring Bud - Split 210°
#00D640≈ Malachite
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Purple | Aa | 5.67:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Purple | Aa | 3.70:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Purple
background-color: #AB00D6;color: #AB00D6;background-color: rgb(171, 0, 214);background-color: hsl(288, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-purple: #AB00D6; }class="bg-[#AB00D6]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Purple
- Medium Dark Grape
#9600D6 - Medium Dark Orchid
#C100D6 - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Dark Bright Orchid
#B015C1 - Bright Grape
#A819E6 - Medium Dark Bright Purple
#9F15C1 - Deep Magenta
#AD00AD - Bright Purple
#BD19E6 - Pure Grape
#B300FF - Medium Dark Bright Magenta
#C115C1 - Bright Amethyst
#9419E6 - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD
More purple shades
- Very Pale Dusty Grape
#D5C8DA - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Darkest Purple
#290033 - Very Dark Purple
#49005C - Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Deep Purple
#8B00AD - Pure Purple
#CC00FF - Medium Light Purple
#D429FF - Light Purple
#DC52FF - Pale Purple
#E47AFF - Very Pale Purple
#EDA3FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Purple?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Purple is #AB00D6.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Purple?
Medium Dark Purple has an RGB value of 171, 0, 214 (rgb(171, 0, 214)). In HSL it is 288°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Purple?
Use white text on Medium Dark Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.67:1 and black text has 3.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Purple?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Purple is #2BD600. Analogous colors #4000D6 and #D60096 also pair well.