Dark Dusty Amethyst is a dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #453550, which equals rgb(69, 53, 80) in RGB and hsl(276, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C14 M34 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#453550 - RGB
69, 53, 80 - HSL
276°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
14, 34, 0, 69 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Amethyst
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.18:1. Its complementary color is #405035.
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Dark Dusty Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #453550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(69, 53, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 276°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 14%, 34%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 4535632 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0DDE2 - 100
#C1BCC5 - 200
#A29AA8 - 300
#83788A - 400
#64576D - 500
#453550 - 600
#3A2C43 - 700
#2E2335 - 800
#231B28 - 900
#17121B - 950
#0C090D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Amethyst
- Complementary
#405035≈ Dark Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#383550≈ Dark Dusty Indigo - Analogous +30°
#50354D≈ Dark Dusty Magenta - Triadic +120°
#504535≈ Dark Dusty Orange - Triadic +240°
#355045≈ Dark Dusty Mint - Split 150°
#4D5035≈ Dark Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#355038≈ Dark Dusty Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 11.18:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Amethyst
background-color: #453550;color: #453550;background-color: rgb(69, 53, 80);background-color: hsl(276, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-amethyst: #453550; }class="bg-[#453550]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Amethyst
- Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Dark Dusty Grape
#483550 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550 - Dark Dusty Orchid
#4D3550 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550 - Dark Dusty Magenta
#503550 - Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#50354D - Dark Dusty Cerise
#50354A - Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550 - Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548
More purple shades
- Medium Light Muted Amethyst
#9C69BF - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Amethyst
#D5BFE3 - Palest Muted Amethyst
#E8DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537 - Deep Dusty Amethyst
#5A4568 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Medium Light Dusty Amethyst
#987EA9 - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Amethyst?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Amethyst is #453550.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Amethyst?
Dark Dusty Amethyst has an RGB value of 69, 53, 80 (rgb(69, 53, 80)). In HSL it is 276°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Amethyst?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 and black text has 1.88:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Amethyst?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Amethyst is #405035. Analogous colors #383550 and #50354D also pair well.