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MediumPurple and PaleVioletRed

Contrasting color combination with 1.21:1 contrast ratio

#9370DB
#DB7093

Color Values

MediumPurple
HEX #9370DB
RGB 147, 112, 219
HSL 260, 60%, 65%
PaleVioletRed
HEX #DB7093
RGB 219, 112, 147
HSL 340, 60%, 65%

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 PaleVioletRed is 80 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.21:1
MediumPurple background with PaleVioletRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

MediumPurple surface

Sample text on a mediumpurple background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

PaleVioletRed surface

Sample text on a palevioletred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #9370DB;
  --color-b: #DB7093;
  --color-a-rgb: 147, 112, 219;
  --color-b-rgb: 219, 112, 147;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "MediumPurple and PaleVioletRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "MediumPurple",
      "hex": "#9370DB",
      "rgb": [
        147,
        112,
        219
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PaleVioletRed",
      "hex": "#DB7093",
      "rgb": [
        219,
        112,
        147
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.21
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do mediumpurple and palevioletred go together?

Yes. MediumPurple and PaleVioletRed 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 1.21:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between mediumpurple and palevioletred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MediumPurple (#9370DB) and PaleVioletRed (#DB7093) is 1.21:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use mediumpurple and palevioletred 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 palevioletred?

MediumPurple has the hex code #9370DB and RGB values rgb(147, 112, 219). PaleVioletRed has the hex code #DB7093 and RGB values rgb(219, 112, 147). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.