MediumPurple Color
MediumPurple is a purple color with hex code #9370DB. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with mediumpurple, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
MediumPurple Color Values
What Does MediumPurple Mean?
MediumPurple 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. MediumPurple sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, MediumPurple is classified as a gray (nearest centroid: vivid violet, #9065CA). It is also known as Matt Purple.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With MediumPurple
MediumPurple and #B8DB70 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 — #7082DB and #C970DB, which sit beside mediumpurple on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair mediumpurple with triadic partners #DB9470 and #70DB94. 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
- True V —
#8A73D6(Delta E 6) - Amethyst —
#9966CC(Delta E 6) - Lilac Bush —
#9874D3(Delta E 7) - Blue Marguerite —
#7666C6(Delta E 10) - Moody Blue —
#7F76D3(Delta E 11)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #9370DB; }
.background { background-color: #9370DB; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9370DB; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9370DB40; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for mediumpurple?
MediumPurple has the hex code #9370DB. In RGB notation it is rgb(147, 112, 219), in HSL it is hsl(260, 60%, 65%), and its OKLCH value is 0.627, 0.158, 296.7.
What does the color mediumpurple mean?
Purple-family colors like mediumpurple carry distinct psychological associations. MediumPurple 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. MediumPurple sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with mediumpurple?
MediumPurple has three easy routes: its complement #B8DB70 for punch, its neighbors #7082DB and #C970DB for something calmer, or triadic partners #DB9470 and #70DB94 when you want energy.
Is mediumpurple a standard web color?
Yes — MediumPurple is part of the CSS named colors specification, so you can use it directly in CSS as #9370DB or with the keyword form where supported.
How do I make mediumpurple lighter or darker?
To lighten mediumpurple, 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 #EDE7F9 (lightest tint) to #160B2D (darkest shade).
About MediumPurple
MediumPurple is classified as a Gray in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Purple hue family. It has alternative names including Matt Purple. The color is recognized by CSS3, X11, meodai.
Use our Color Converter to convert #9370DB to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.