#C856C8
Approximate name: Medium Orchid
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
MediumOrchid
Relative luminance
0.231
Hue H
300°
Saturation S
51%
Lightness L
56%
Value V
78%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Pink
Contrast on white: 3.74:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.62:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#c856c8
Protanopia
#9796ac
Deuteranopia
#9da6a6
Tritanopia
#c29792
Achromatopsia
#858585
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.