Indigo and MediumPurple

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #380282;
  --color-b: #9370DB;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 147, 112, 219;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and MediumPurple",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MediumPurple",
      "hex": "#9370DB",
      "rgb": [
        147,
        112,
        219
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 3.72
}

Do indigo and mediumpurple go together?

Yes. Indigo and MediumPurple form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.72:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and mediumpurple?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and MediumPurple (#9370DB) is 3.72:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use indigo and mediumpurple in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for indigo and mediumpurple?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). MediumPurple has the hex code #9370DB and RGB values rgb(147, 112, 219). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.