Mediumorchid colour (#BA55D3)
Mediumorchid is medium a purple with hex code #BA55D3, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 186, 85, 211; in HSL 288°, 59%, 58%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Mediumorchid colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Mediumorchid in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BA55D3 |
| RGB | rgb(186, 85, 211) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.729, 0.333, 0.827 |
| HSL | hsl(288, 59%, 58%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 12%, 60%, 0%, 17% |
| CSS | color: mediumorchid; |
Shades and tints of Mediumorchid
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#efd6f5 | #deaeea | #ce85e0 | #bd5dd5 | #ad34cb | #8a2aa2 | #681f7a | #451551 | #230a29 |
Colours that go with Mediumorchid
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #6ed355 | |
| Triadic | #d3ba55 | #55d3ba |
| Analogous | #d355ad | #7b55d3 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| orchid | #da70d6 | close |
| mediumpurple | #9370db | close |
| darkorchid | #9932cc | close |
| blueviolet | #8a2be2 | close |
| mediumslateblue | #7b68ee | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Mediumorchid against white is 3.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 5.33:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Mediumorchid background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Mediumorchid?
#BA55D3.
What is Mediumorchid in RGB?
rgb(186, 85, 211).
What colour is complementary to Mediumorchid?
#6ed355, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.