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#BA55D3

Mediumorchid Color — #BA55D3

Complete color reference for #BA55D3: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#BA55D3
RGBrgb(186, 85, 211)
HSLhsl(288, 59%, 58%)
HSVhsv(288, 60%, 83%)
CMYKC:12% M:60% Y:0% K:17%
CSS Colormediumorchid
Decimal12211667
Luminance0.2164

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#BA55D3 on White
Ratio: 3.94:1 — AA Large
#BA55D3 on Black
Ratio: 5.33:1 — AA
White on #BA55D3
Ratio: 3.94:1 — AA Large
Black on #BA55D3
Ratio: 5.33:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCF7FD
100#F5E6F8
200#EACCF2
300#E0B3EB
400#D291E2
500#BA55D3
600#9544A9
700#70337F
800#4A2254
900#2F1535

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #BA55D3?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(186, 85, 211). The red channel is 186, green is 85, and blue is 211 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #BA55D3?

The HSL value is hsl(288, 59%, 58%). Hue is 288°, saturation is 59%, and lightness is 58%.

Does #BA55D3 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #BA55D3 achieves a 3.94:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.33:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #BA55D3?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #BA55D3 is #6ED355.