Color: Medium Orchid
Complete color information and conversion tools for Medium Orchid
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Test Medium Orchid for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.
Basic Contrast Ratios
WCAG 2.1 Compliance
Required ratio: 4.5:1
Required ratio: 3:1
Required ratio: 7:1
Required ratio: 4.5:1
Usage Recommendations
⚠ Good for accessibility
This color meets AA standards. Use with black text for best results.
Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Medium Orchid backgrounds.
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About Medium Orchid Color
The Medium Orchid color (#BA55D3) is a purple color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Medium Orchid, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.
Medium Orchid has the hexadecimal code #BA55D3 and RGB values of 186, 85, 211. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 288°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 58%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.
Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Medium Orchid.
Associated Emotions
Luxury, creativity, mystery, spirituality, wisdom
Symbolism & Meaning
Royalty, nobility, elegance, magic, imagination
Marketing & Branding
Premium products, beauty, anti-aging, creative services
Learn how to effectively use Medium Orchid in various design contexts.
Web Design
- • Headers
- • Links
- • Corporate themes
- • Trust indicators
- • Professional layouts
Interior Design
- • Bedrooms
- • Bathrooms
- • Office spaces
- • Coastal themes
Graphic Design
- • Corporate branding
- • Healthcare materials
- • Technology themes
- • Professional presentations
Fashion & Clothing
- • Business attire
- • Denim
- • Formal wear
- • Casual shirts
Complete technical details and color space information for Medium Orchid.
Color Temperature
Dominant Wavelength
Color Purity
Brightness Index
Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Medium Orchid.
CSS Examples
Design Tips & Best Practices
When using Medium Orchid in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.
Accessibility Considerations
When using Medium Orchid as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.