Medium Orchid is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BA55D3, which equals rgb(186, 85, 211) in RGB and hsl(288, 59%, 58%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C12 M60 Y0 K17, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BA55D3 - RGB
186, 85, 211 - HSL
288°, 59%, 58% - CMYK
12, 60, 0, 17 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Medium Orchid
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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.33:1. Its complementary color is #6ED355.
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Medium Orchid color codes
| HEX | #BA55D3 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 85, 211) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 59%, 58%) |
| HSV | 288°, 60%, 83% |
| CMYK | 12%, 60%, 0%, 17% |
| Decimal | 12211667 |
Shades and tints of Medium Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4E3F8 - 100
#E8C6F0 - 200
#DDAAE9 - 300
#D18EE2 - 400
#C671DA - 500
#BA55D3 - 600
#9B47B0 - 700
#7C398D - 800
#5D2B6A - 900
#3E1C46 - 950
#1F0E23
Color harmonies for Medium Orchid
- Complementary
#6ED355≈ Medium Light Soft Clover - Analogous −30°
#7B55D3≈ Medium Light Soft Iris - Analogous +30°
#D355AD≈ Medium Light Soft Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#D3BA55≈ Medium Light Soft Marigold - Triadic +240°
#55D3BA≈ Medium Light Soft Turquoise - Split 150°
#ADD355≈ Medium Light Soft Chartreuse - Split 210°
#55D37B≈ Medium Light Soft Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Orchid | Aa | 3.94:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Medium Orchid | Aa | 5.33:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Medium Orchid
background-color: #BA55D3;color: #BA55D3;background-color: rgb(186, 85, 211);background-color: hsl(288, 59%, 58%);:root { --color-medium-orchid: #BA55D3; }class="bg-[#BA55D3]"Colors similar to Medium Orchid
- Medium Light Soft Purple
#BA54D4 - Medium Light Soft Grape
#AE54D4 - Medium Light Soft Orchid
#C754D4 - Medium Light Soft Amethyst
#A154D4 - Medium Light Soft Magenta
#D454D4 - Medium Light Soft Fuchsia
#D454C7 - Light Bright Amethyst
#B663EE - Medium Light Muted Orchid
#B669BF - Medium Light Muted Magenta
#BF69BF - Light Bright Grape
#C463EE - Medium Light Muted Purple
#AE69BF - Muted Magenta
#B24DB2
More purple shades
- Violet
#EE82EE - Rebecca Purple
#663399 - Indigo
#4B0082 - Blue Violet
#8A2BE2 - Dark Orchid
#9932CC - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Mauve
#E0B0FF - Amethyst
#9966CC - Darkest Periwinkle
#140033 - Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C - Dark Periwinkle
#350085
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Orchid?
The HEX code for Medium Orchid is #BA55D3.
What is the RGB value of Medium Orchid?
Medium Orchid has an RGB value of 186, 85, 211 (rgb(186, 85, 211)). In HSL it is 288°, 59%, 58%.
What text color should I use on Medium Orchid?
Use black text on Medium Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.94:1 and black text has 5.33:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Orchid?
The complementary color of Medium Orchid is #6ED355. Analogous colors #7B55D3 and #D355AD also pair well.