MediumOrchid — #BA55D3 HEX Color

#BA55D3rgb(186, 85, 211)

About MediumOrchid

MediumOrchid (#BA55D3) is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone with a hue of 288°, saturation of 59% and lightness of 58%. It works well for creative and premium brands and conveys a creative feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 3.94:1, while on black it reaches 5.33:1 — so prefer black text when using #BA55D3 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#BA55D3

RGBrgb(186, 85, 211)

HSLhsl(288°, 59%, 58%)

CMYKcmyk(12%, 60%, 0%, 17%)

CIELABLab(53.6, 59.1, -47.4)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

3.94:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

5.33:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #BA55D3 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #BA55D3;

color: #BA55D3;

border: 2px solid #BA55D3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BA55D3, #6ed355);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #ba55d3;
  --color-primary-rgb: 186, 85, 211;
  --color-primary-hsl: 288, 59%, 58%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #BA55D3?

Color #BA55D3 is commonly known as MediumOrchid. It is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone.

Is #BA55D3 a warm or cool color?

MediumOrchid (#BA55D3) is a warm color. With a hue of 288°, it falls in the purple family.

What colors go well with #BA55D3?

Colors that pair well with MediumOrchid (#BA55D3) include its complementary color (#6ED355), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous purple tones for harmonious palettes.