Medium Purple is a medium-light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9370DB, which equals rgb(147, 112, 219) in RGB and hsl(260, 60%, 65%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C33 M49 Y0 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9370DB - RGB
147, 112, 219 - HSL
260°, 60%, 65% - CMYK
33, 49, 0, 14 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Medium Purple
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.58:1. Its complementary color is #B8DB70.
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Medium Purple color codes
| HEX | #9370DB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 112, 219) |
| HSL | hsl(260, 60%, 65%) |
| HSV | 260°, 49%, 86% |
| CMYK | 33%, 49%, 0%, 14% |
| Decimal | 9662683 |
Shades and tints of Medium Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EDE7F9 - 100
#DBCFF3 - 200
#C9B8ED - 300
#B7A0E7 - 400
#A588E1 - 500
#9370DB - 600
#7B5DB7 - 700
#624B92 - 800
#4A386E - 900
#312549 - 950
#191325
Color harmonies for Medium Purple
- Complementary
#B8DB70≈ Light Soft Spring Bud - Analogous −30°
#7082DB≈ Light Soft Royal - Analogous +30°
#C970DB≈ Light Soft Purple - Triadic +120°
#DB9470≈ Light Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#70DB94≈ Light Soft Jade - Split 150°
#DBC970≈ Light Soft Marigold - Split 210°
#82DB70≈ Light Soft Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Purple | Aa | 3.76:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Medium Purple | Aa | 5.58:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Medium Purple
background-color: #9370DB;color: #9370DB;background-color: rgb(147, 112, 219);background-color: hsl(260, 60%, 65%);:root { --color-medium-purple: #9370DB; }class="bg-[#9370DB]"Colors similar to Medium Purple
- Light Soft Iris
#9374DC - Light Soft Indigo
#8974DC - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Amethyst
#9966CC - Light Soft Ultramarine
#7F74DC - Light Soft Violet
#A874DC - Light Bright Iris
#8D63EE - Light Bright Periwinkle
#9A63EE - Medium Light Muted Violet
#9469BF - Medium Light Muted Periwinkle
#8B69BF - Medium Light Muted Amethyst
#9C69BF - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC
More blue shades
- Light Cyan
#E0FFFF - Light Sea Green
#20B2AA - Light Sky Blue
#87CEFA - Light Slate Gray
#778899 - Light Steel Blue
#B0C4DE - Medium Blue
#0000CD - Medium Slate Blue
#7B68EE - Medium Turquoise
#48D1CC - Pale Turquoise
#AFEEEE - Powder Blue
#B0E0E6 - Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Purple?
The HEX code for Medium Purple is #9370DB.
What is the RGB value of Medium Purple?
Medium Purple has an RGB value of 147, 112, 219 (rgb(147, 112, 219)). In HSL it is 260°, 60%, 65%.
What text color should I use on Medium Purple?
Use black text on Medium Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.76:1 and black text has 5.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Purple?
The complementary color of Medium Purple is #B8DB70. Analogous colors #7082DB and #C970DB also pair well.