Medium Purple hex code
The hex code for medium purple is #9370DB. In RGB that is rgb(147, 112, 219) and in HSL it is hsl(260, 60%, 65%).
The hex code for medium purple is #9370DB. In RGB that is rgb(147, 112, 219) and in HSL it is hsl(260, 60%, 65%).
Medium Purple · #9370DB
Colour codes
- HEX
- #9370DB
- RGB
- rgb(147, 112, 219)
- HSL
- hsl(260, 60%, 65%)
- CMYK
- 33, 49, 0, 14
- CSS name
- mediumpurple
- Contrast on white
- 3.76:1
- Contrast on black
- 5.58:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #a98de2
40% lighter · #bea9e9
60% lighter · #d4c6f1
80% lighter · #e9e2f8
20% darker · #765aaf
40% darker · #584383
60% darker · #3b2d58
80% darker · #1d162c
Complementary colour
Medium Purple · #9370DB
Opposite on the colour wheel · #b8db70
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for medium purple?
The hex code for medium purple is #9370DB. In RGB that is rgb(147, 112, 219) and in HSL it is hsl(260, 60%, 65%).
Can I use medium purple for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 3.76:1 on white and 5.58:1 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 purple?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #B8DB70. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of medium purple instead.
Is medium purple a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword mediumpurple, so color: mediumpurple and color: #9370DB render exactly the same.