Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #5E2BAB, which equals rgb(94, 43, 171) in RGB and hsl(264, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C45 M75 Y0 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5E2BAB - RGB
94, 43, 171 - HSL
264°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
45, 75, 0, 33 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Soft 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.72:1. Its complementary color is #78AB2B.
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Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #5E2BAB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(94, 43, 171) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 264°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 45%, 75%, 0%, 33% |
| Decimal | 6171563 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4DCF1 - 100
#C9B8E3 - 200
#AF95D5 - 300
#9472C7 - 400
#794EB9 - 500
#5E2BAB - 600
#4E248F - 700
#3F1D72 - 800
#2F1656 - 900
#1F0E39 - 950
#10071D
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
- Complementary
#78AB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Apple - Analogous −30°
#2B38AB≈ Medium Dark Soft Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#9F2BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Magenta - Triadic +120°
#AB5E2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#2BAB5E≈ Medium Dark Soft Jade - Split 150°
#AB9F2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Yellow - Split 210°
#38AB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Green
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 8.72:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
background-color: #5E2BAB;color: #5E2BAB;background-color: rgb(94, 43, 171);background-color: hsl(264, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-periwinkle: #5E2BAB; }class="bg-[#5E2BAB]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
- Medium Dark Soft Iris
#512BAB - Medium Dark Soft Violet
#6B2BAB - Rebecca Purple
#663399 - Medium Dark Soft Indigo
#452BAB - Medium Dark Soft Amethyst
#782BAB - Deep Soft Amethyst
#61238B - Medium Dark Muted Iris
#5A4096 - Medium Dark Muted Periwinkle
#634096 - Deep Soft Violet
#57238B - Soft Iris
#6133CC - Medium Dark Bright Periwinkle
#5A15C1 - Medium Dark Soft Ultramarine
#382BAB
More purple shades
- Very Pale Bright Periwinkle
#CAACF6 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Darkest Soft Periwinkle
#160A29 - Very Dark Soft Periwinkle
#281249 - Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A - Deep Soft Periwinkle
#4C238B - Soft Periwinkle
#7033CC - Medium Light Soft Periwinkle
#8754D4 - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Very Pale Soft Periwinkle
#CCB6ED
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle is #5E2BAB.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle?
Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle has an RGB value of 94, 43, 171 (rgb(94, 43, 171)). In HSL it is 264°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle?
Use white text on Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.72:1 and black text has 2.41:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle is #78AB2B. Analogous colors #2B38AB and #9F2BAB also pair well.