MediumOrchid Color
MediumOrchid is a purple color with hex code #BA55D3. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with mediumorchid, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
MediumOrchid Color Values
What Does MediumOrchid Mean?
MediumOrchid belongs to the purple family of colors. Purple dye once cost more than gold, and the royal association never really wore off. The family blends red's warmth with blue's calm, which is an odd, appealing combination. Brands pick purple partly because their competitors don't. MediumOrchid sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, MediumOrchid is classified as a purple (nearest centroid: vivid purple, #9A4EAE). It is also known as Medium Orchid.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With MediumOrchid
MediumOrchid and #6ED355 are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #7B55D3 and #D355AD, which sit beside mediumorchid on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair mediumorchid with triadic partners #D3BA55 and #55D3BA. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Purply —
#983FB2(Delta E 12) - Pinky Purple —
#C94CBE(Delta E 12) - Pinkish Purple —
#D648D7(Delta E 13) - Light Purple —
#BF77F6(Delta E 13) - Pink Purple —
#DB4BDA(Delta E 14)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #BA55D3; }
.background { background-color: #BA55D3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #BA55D3; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BA55D340; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for mediumorchid?
MediumOrchid has the hex code #BA55D3. In RGB notation it is rgb(186, 85, 211), in HSL it is hsl(288, 59%, 58%), and its OKLCH value is 0.626, 0.202, 319.2.
What does the color mediumorchid mean?
Purple-family colors like mediumorchid carry distinct psychological associations. MediumOrchid belongs to the purple family of colors. Purple dye once cost more than gold, and the royal association never really wore off. The family blends red's warmth with blue's calm, which is an odd, appealing combination. Brands pick purple partly because their competitors don't. MediumOrchid sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with mediumorchid?
MediumOrchid has three easy routes: its complement #6ED355 for punch, its neighbors #7B55D3 and #D355AD for something calmer, or triadic partners #D3BA55 and #55D3BA when you want energy.
Is mediumorchid a standard web color?
Yes — MediumOrchid is part of the CSS named colors specification, so you can use it directly in CSS as #BA55D3 or with the keyword form where supported.
How do I make mediumorchid lighter or darker?
To lighten mediumorchid, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #F3E3F8 (lightest tint) to #230A29 (darkest shade).
About MediumOrchid
MediumOrchid is classified as a Purple in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Purple hue family. It has alternative names including Medium Orchid. The color is recognized by CSS3, X11, meodai.
Use our Color Converter to convert #BA55D3 to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.