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MediumPurple and Peru

Triadic color combination with 1.26:1 contrast ratio

#9370DB
#CD853F

Color Values

MediumPurple
HEX #9370DB
RGB 147, 112, 219
HSL 260, 60%, 65%
Peru
HEX #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
HSL 30, 59%, 53%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between MediumPurple and Peru is 130 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.26:1
MediumPurple background with Peru text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

MediumPurple surface

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

Peru surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #9370DB;
  --color-b: #CD853F;
  --color-a-rgb: 147, 112, 219;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "MediumPurple and Peru",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "MediumPurple",
      "hex": "#9370DB",
      "rgb": [
        147,
        112,
        219
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Peru",
      "hex": "#CD853F",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        133,
        63
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.26
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do mediumpurple and peru go together?

Yes. MediumPurple and Peru form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 peru?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between MediumPurple (#9370DB) and Peru (#CD853F) is 1.26:1. 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 peru 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 peru?

MediumPurple has the hex code #9370DB and RGB values rgb(147, 112, 219). Peru has the hex code #CD853F and RGB values rgb(205, 133, 63). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.