Color: Medium Purple
Complete color information and conversion tools for Medium Purple
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Test Medium Purple 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 Purple backgrounds.
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About Medium Purple Color
The Medium Purple color (#9370DB) is a purple color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Medium Purple, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.
Medium Purple has the hexadecimal code #9370DB and RGB values of 147, 112, 219. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 260°, saturation of 60%, and lightness of 65%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.
Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Medium Purple.
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 Purple 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 Purple.
Color Temperature
Dominant Wavelength
Color Purity
Brightness Index
Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Medium Purple.
CSS Examples
Design Tips & Best Practices
When using Medium Purple 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 Purple 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.