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Color: Medium Purple

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Category: purple
Color Source: web
Luminance: 22.9%
Color Formats

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HEX
#9370DB
RGB
147, 112, 219
HSL
260, 60, 65
HSV
260, 49, 86
CMYK
33, 49, 0, 14
LAB
55, 37, -50
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Medium Purple for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Medium Purple on White
3.76:1
Medium Purple on Black
5.58:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

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.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Medium Purple and create color schemes.

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.

Color Psychology & Meaning

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

Design Applications

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
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Medium Purple.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

450-495nm

Color Purity

60%

Brightness Index

166/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Medium Purple.

CSS Examples

background-color: #9370DB;
color: #9370DB;
border: 2px solid #9370DB;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #9370DB33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #9370DB, #c6a3ff);

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.

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