Dark Dusty Orchid is a dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #4D3550, which equals rgb(77, 53, 80) in RGB and hsl(293, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C4 M34 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#4D3550 - RGB
77, 53, 80 - HSL
293°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
4, 34, 0, 69 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Orchid
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 10.82:1. Its complementary color is #385035.
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Dark Dusty Orchid color codes
| HEX | #4D3550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 53, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(293, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 293°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 4%, 34%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5059920 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1DDE2 - 100
#C4BCC5 - 200
#A69AA8 - 300
#88788A - 400
#6B576D - 500
#4D3550 - 600
#402C43 - 700
#332335 - 800
#271B28 - 900
#1A121B - 950
#0D090D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Orchid
- Complementary
#385035≈ Dark Dusty Clover - Analogous −30°
#3F3550≈ Dark Dusty Periwinkle - Analogous +30°
#503545≈ Dark Dusty Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#504C35≈ Dark Dusty Gold - Triadic +240°
#35504C≈ Dark Dusty Teal - Split 150°
#455035≈ Dark Dusty Apple - Split 210°
#35503F≈ Dark Dusty Malachite
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Orchid | Aa | 10.82:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Orchid | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Orchid
background-color: #4D3550;color: #4D3550;background-color: rgb(77, 53, 80);background-color: hsl(293, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-orchid: #4D3550; }class="bg-[#4D3550]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Orchid
- Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Dark Dusty Magenta
#503550 - Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#50354D - Dark Dusty Grape
#483550 - Dark Dusty Cerise
#50354A - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548 - Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Blush
#503542 - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550
More purple shades
- Medium Light Muted Orchid
#B669BF - Light Muted Orchid
#C486CB - Pale Muted Orchid
#D2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Orchid
#E0BFE3 - Palest Muted Orchid
#EEDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Orchid
#352537 - Deep Dusty Orchid
#654568 - Medium Dark Dusty Orchid
#7C5681 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Medium Light Dusty Orchid
#A57EA9 - Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Orchid?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Orchid is #4D3550.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Orchid?
Dark Dusty Orchid has an RGB value of 77, 53, 80 (rgb(77, 53, 80)). In HSL it is 293°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Orchid?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.82:1 and black text has 1.94:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Orchid?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Orchid is #385035. Analogous colors #3F3550 and #503545 also pair well.