MediumPurple and MidnightBlue
Contrasting color combination with 3.95:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#9370DB147, 112, 219260, 60%, 65%#19197025, 25, 112240, 64%, 27%Harmony: Contrasting
These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.
The hue angle between MediumPurple and MidnightBlue is 20 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
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MediumPurple surface
Sample text on a mediumpurple background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
MidnightBlue surface
Sample text on a midnightblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #9370DB;
--color-b: #191970;
--color-a-rgb: 147, 112, 219;
--color-b-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
}JSON
{
"name": "MediumPurple and MidnightBlue",
"colors": [
{
"name": "MediumPurple",
"hex": "#9370DB",
"rgb": [
147,
112,
219
]
},
{
"name": "MidnightBlue",
"hex": "#191970",
"rgb": [
25,
25,
112
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 3.95
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do mediumpurple and midnightblue go together?
Yes. MediumPurple and MidnightBlue form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.95:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between mediumpurple and midnightblue?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MediumPurple (#9370DB) and MidnightBlue (#191970) is 3.95:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use mediumpurple and midnightblue 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. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for mediumpurple and midnightblue?
MediumPurple has the hex code #9370DB and RGB values rgb(147, 112, 219). MidnightBlue has the hex code #191970 and RGB values rgb(25, 25, 112). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.