Medium Orchid hex code
The hex code for medium orchid is #BA55D3. In RGB that is rgb(186, 85, 211) and in HSL it is hsl(288, 59%, 58%).
The hex code for medium orchid is #BA55D3. In RGB that is rgb(186, 85, 211) and in HSL it is hsl(288, 59%, 58%).
Medium Orchid · #BA55D3
Colour codes
- HEX
- #BA55D3
- RGB
- rgb(186, 85, 211)
- HSL
- hsl(288, 59%, 58%)
- CMYK
- 12, 60, 0, 17
- CSS name
- mediumorchid
- Contrast on white
- 3.94:1
- Contrast on black
- 5.33:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #c877dc
40% lighter · #d699e5
60% lighter · #e3bbed
80% lighter · #f1ddf6
20% darker · #9544a9
40% darker · #70337f
60% darker · #4a2254
80% darker · #25112a
Complementary colour
Medium Orchid · #BA55D3
Opposite on the colour wheel · #6ed355
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for medium orchid?
The hex code for medium orchid is #BA55D3. In RGB that is rgb(186, 85, 211) and in HSL it is hsl(288, 59%, 58%).
Can I use medium orchid for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 3.94:1 on white and 5.33:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with medium orchid?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #6ED355. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of medium orchid instead.
Is medium orchid a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword mediumorchid, so color: mediumorchid and color: #BA55D3 render exactly the same.