Medium Dark Violet is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #6B00D6, which equals rgb(107, 0, 214) in RGB and hsl(270, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C50 M100 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6B00D6 - RGB
107, 0, 214 - HSL
270°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
50, 100, 0, 16 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Violet
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 8.09:1. Its complementary color is #6BD600.
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Medium Dark Violet color codes
| HEX | #6B00D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 0, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 270°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 50%, 100%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 7012566 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6D5F8 - 100
#CEAAF1 - 200
#B580EB - 300
#9C55E4 - 400
#842BDD - 500
#6B00D6 - 600
#5900B2 - 700
#47008F - 800
#36006B - 900
#240047 - 950
#120024
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Violet
- Complementary
#6BD600≈ Medium Dark Fern - Analogous −30°
#0000D6≈ Medium Blue - Analogous +30°
#D600D6≈ Medium Dark Fuchsia - Triadic +120°
#D66B00≈ Medium Dark Persimmon - Triadic +240°
#00D66B≈ Medium Dark Malachite - Split 150°
#D6D600≈ Medium Dark Citron - Split 210°
#00D600≈ Medium Dark Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Violet | Aa | 8.09:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Violet | Aa | 2.60:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Violet
background-color: #6B00D6;color: #6B00D6;background-color: rgb(107, 0, 214);background-color: hsl(270, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-violet: #6B00D6; }class="bg-[#6B00D6]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Violet
- Medium Dark Periwinkle
#5600D6 - Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6 - Medium Dark Bright Violet
#6B15C1 - Bright Periwinkle
#6B19E6 - Medium Dark Bright Amethyst
#7C15C1 - Medium Dark Bright Periwinkle
#5A15C1 - Bright Iris
#5719E6 - Bright Violet
#7F19E6 - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Dark Iris
#4000D6 - Deep Amethyst
#6800AD - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF
More purple shades
- Very Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#CFC8DA - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Darkest Violet
#190033 - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C - Dark Violet Tone
#420085 - Deep Violet
#5700AD - Pure Violet
#7F00FF - Medium Light Violet
#9429FF - Light Violet
#A852FF - Pale Violet
#BD7AFF - Very Pale Violet
#D1A3FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Violet?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Violet is #6B00D6.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Violet?
Medium Dark Violet has an RGB value of 107, 0, 214 (rgb(107, 0, 214)). In HSL it is 270°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Violet?
Use white text on Medium Dark Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.09:1 and black text has 2.60:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Violet?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Violet is #6BD600. Analogous colors #0000D6 and #D600D6 also pair well.