CSS named color
MediumOrchid #BA55D3
MediumOrchid is a purple with the hex code #BA55D3, which converts to rgb(186, 85, 211). Open #BA55D3 in the converter to tweak it.
MediumOrchid color values
| HEX | #BA55D3 |
|---|---|
| HEX (shorthand) | — |
| RGB | rgb(186, 85, 211) |
| RGBA | rgba(186, 85, 211, 1) |
| 8-digit HEX | #BA55D3FF |
| HSL | hsl(288, 59%, 58%) |
| HSV / HSB | 288°, 60%, 83% |
| CMYK | 12%, 60%, 0%, 17% |
| RGB 0–1 | 0.729, 0.333, 0.827 |
| Decimal | 12211667 |
| CSS keyword | mediumorchid |
How #BA55D3 converts to RGB
Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: BA → 186, 55 → 85, D3 → 211. That gives rgb(186, 85, 211). The step-by-step guide explains the math.
Shades of MediumOrchid
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Tints of MediumOrchid
Mixed toward white in 10% steps.
Color harmonies
Hue rotations of MediumOrchid on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.
Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary
Triadic
Tetradic (square)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text | Background | Ratio | WCAG 2.x |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | MediumOrchid | 3.94:1 | AA Large only |
| Black | MediumOrchid | 5.32:1 | AA |
Use black text on a mediumorchid background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.
Use MediumOrchid in CSS
.element {
color: mediumorchid; /* keyword */
background-color: #BA55D3; /* hex */
border-color: rgb(186 85 211 / 50%); /* 50% transparent */
}Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #BA55D380 is MediumOrchid at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.
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FAQ
What is the HEX code for MediumOrchid?
The CSS named color mediumorchid is #BA55D3 in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: mediumorchid; or color: #BA55D3; — both produce the same pixel.
What is MediumOrchid in RGB?
MediumOrchid is rgb(186, 85, 211): red 186, green 85, blue 211 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.729, 0.333, 0.827).
Is white or black text more readable on MediumOrchid?
Black text is more readable. White on #BA55D3 has a contrast ratio of 3.94:1 (AA Large only), black on #BA55D3 has 5.32:1 (AA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.