Codes & values
- Color Name
Medium Orchid - Color ID
KDF-C-12211667 - HEX
#BA55D3 - RGB
rgb(186, 85, 211) - RGBA
rgba(186, 85, 211, 1) - HSL
hsl(288, 59%, 58%) - HSLA
hsla(288, 59%, 58%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(288, 60%, 83%) - CMYK
cmyk(12%, 60%, 0%, 17%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Medium Orchid?
- #BA55D3
- What is Medium Orchid RGB?
- rgb(186, 85, 211)
- What is Medium Orchid HSL?
- hsl(288, 59%, 58%)
- What is Medium Orchid CMYK?
- cmyk(12%, 60%, 0%, 17%)
What is Medium Orchid?
Medium Orchid is a curated purple family color at #BA55D3. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Medium Orchid HEX code
The HEX code for Medium Orchid is #BA55D3. Paste it into CSS as color: #BA55D3; or background-color: #BA55D3;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (ba55d3).
Medium Orchid RGB
Medium Orchid in RGB is rgb(186, 85, 211) (channels R 186, G 85, B 211). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(186, 85, 211, 1).
Medium Orchid HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(288, 59%, 58%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(288, 60%, 83%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Medium Orchid CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Medium Orchid is cmyk(12%, 60%, 0%, 17%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Medium Orchid
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #9B47B0, #7C398D, #5D2B6A, #3E1C46, #1F0E23. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Medium Orchid
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #C671DA, #D18EE2, #DDAAE9, #E8C6F0, #F4E3F8. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Medium Orchid
Complementary pairing: #BA55D3, #6ED355. Analogous neighbors: #7B55D3, #BA55D3, #D355AD. Triadic accents: #BA55D3, #D3BA55, #55D3BA. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Medium Orchid color combinations
A practical combo: primary #BA55D3, complementary accent #6ED355, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #BA55D3, #ADD355, #55D37B.
Medium Orchid in web design
Purple suggests creativity and premium products. Soft lavenders work for wellness; deep indigo suits tech and nightlife branding.
Medium Orchid in branding
Purple brands stand out in crowded app stores; use sparingly as primary or as a signature accent. Contrast vs white is 3.94:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 5.33:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Medium Orchid?
- Medium Orchid: #BA55D3.
- What is Medium Orchid RGB?
- Medium Orchid: rgb(186, 85, 211).
- What is Medium Orchid HSL?
- Medium Orchid: hsl(288, 59%, 58%).
- What is Medium Orchid CMYK?
- Medium Orchid: cmyk(12%, 60%, 0%, 17%).
- What colors go with Medium Orchid?
- Try complementary #BA55D3, #6ED355 or analogous #7B55D3, #BA55D3, #D355AD.
- Is Medium Orchid good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (3.94:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 3.94:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 5.33:1. Complementary swatch: #BA55D3, #6ED355.
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