Medium Dark Soft Iris is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #512BAB, which equals rgb(81, 43, 171) in RGB and hsl(258, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C53 M75 Y0 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#512BAB - RGB
81, 43, 171 - HSL
258°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
53, 75, 0, 33 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Soft Iris
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. 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 9.20:1. Its complementary color is #85AB2B.
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Medium Dark Soft Iris color codes
| HEX | #512BAB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(81, 43, 171) |
| HSL | hsl(258, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 258°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 53%, 75%, 0%, 33% |
| Decimal | 5319595 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Iris
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2DCF1 - 100
#C5B8E3 - 200
#A895D5 - 300
#8B72C7 - 400
#6E4EB9 - 500
#512BAB - 600
#44248F - 700
#361D72 - 800
#291656 - 900
#1B0E39 - 950
#0E071D
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Iris
- Complementary
#85AB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Spring Bud - Analogous −30°
#2B45AB≈ Medium Dark Soft Sapphire - Analogous +30°
#922BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Grape - Triadic +120°
#AB512B≈ Sienna - Triadic +240°
#2BAB51≈ Medium Dark Soft Emerald - Split 150°
#AB922B≈ Medium Dark Soft Amber - Split 210°
#45AB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Leaf
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Iris
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Iris | Aa | 9.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Iris | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Iris
background-color: #512BAB;color: #512BAB;background-color: rgb(81, 43, 171);background-color: hsl(258, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-iris: #512BAB; }class="bg-[#512BAB]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Iris
- Medium Dark Soft Indigo
#452BAB - Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
#5E2BAB - Medium Dark Soft Ultramarine
#382BAB - Medium Dark Soft Violet
#6B2BAB - Rebecca Purple
#663399 - Medium Dark Muted Indigo
#514096 - Deep Soft Periwinkle
#4C238B - Deep Soft Violet
#57238B - Medium Dark Muted Ultramarine
#494096 - Medium Dark Muted Iris
#5A4096 - Soft Indigo
#5233CC - Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB
More blue shades
- Very Pale Bright Iris
#C2ACF6 - Palest Bright Iris
#DDD1FA - Darkest Soft Iris
#130A29 - Very Dark Soft Iris
#231249 - Dark Soft Iris
#321B6A - Deep Soft Iris
#42238B - Soft Iris
#6133CC - Medium Light Soft Iris
#7A54D4 - Light Soft Iris
#9374DC - Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4 - Very Pale Soft Iris
#C6B6ED
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Iris?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Iris is #512BAB.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Iris?
Medium Dark Soft Iris has an RGB value of 81, 43, 171 (rgb(81, 43, 171)). In HSL it is 258°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Iris?
Use white text on Medium Dark Soft Iris. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.20:1 and black text has 2.28:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Iris?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Iris is #85AB2B. Analogous colors #2B45AB and #922BAB also pair well.