Color swatch image showing MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) with RGB(180,82,205) values

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) Color Information

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) RGB value is (180, 82, 205). The hex color red value is 180, green is 82, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 288°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 60 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) Color Meaning

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) signifies disciplined creativity and mature expression. This deeper purple (#B452CD) feels serious yet artistic, communicating depth without heaviness. Psychologically, MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) strengthens focus and emotional control during creative tasks. It encourages thoughtful expression. Culturally, it appears in fine art, editorial design, and premium branding. Symbolically, it represents mastery of creative energy and emotional refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B452CD
RGB
rgb(180, 82, 205)
HSL
hsl(288°, 55%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 60%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(288°, 60%, 80%)
XYZ
32.8591 20.1457 59.9142
Yxy
20.1457 0.2910 0.1784
Hunter Lab
44.8840 5.7216 -5.0245
CIE-Lab
52.0015 57.8110 -46.6464

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue205 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Magenta60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#B452CD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B452CD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD)

protanopia

#8a89af

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B452CD;

Text Color

color: #B452CD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B452CD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B452CD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B452CD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B452CD 0%, #6f2682 100%);

MediumOrchid3 (#B452CD) Color FAQs

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