Medium purple
Medium purple is a light, rich color from the purple family. Hex code #9370DB.
Color codes
- CSS name
mediumpurple - HEX
#9370DB - RGB
rgb(147 112 219) - HSL
hsl(260 60% 65%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(260, 49%, 86%) - OKLCH
oklch(62.7% 0.158 296.7) - CMYK
cmyk(33%, 49%, 0%, 14%)
White text
3.76:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Black text
5.58:1 · passes WCAG AA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Medium purple in CSS and design
Medium purple is a light, rich color from the purple family. Medium purple is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: mediumpurple;
color: #9370DB;
color: rgb(147 112 219);
color: hsl(260 60% 65%);For text on medium purple, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for medium purple?
#9370DB. In CSS you can also use the keyword mediumpurple, which works in every browser.
What is medium purple in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(147 112 219), in HSL hsl(260 60% 65%). For print, cmyk(33%, 49%, 0%, 14%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on medium purple?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.58:1 and passes WCAG AA. White text reaches 3.76:1.
Which colors go with medium purple?
Its complementary color is #839208, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #5C82E7 and #B861BA. The palette generator builds more combinations.