Dark Dusty Periwinkle is a dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #403550, which equals rgb(64, 53, 80) in RGB and hsl(264, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M34 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#403550 - RGB
64, 53, 80 - HSL
264°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
20, 34, 0, 69 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Periwinkle
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.39:1. Its complementary color is #455035.
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Dark Dusty Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #403550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 53, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 264°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 20%, 34%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 4207952 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFDDE2 - 100
#BFBCC5 - 200
#A09AA8 - 300
#80788A - 400
#60576D - 500
#403550 - 600
#352C43 - 700
#2B2335 - 800
#201B28 - 900
#15121B - 950
#0B090D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Periwinkle
- Complementary
#455035≈ Dark Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#353850≈ Dark Dusty Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#4D3550≈ Dark Dusty Purple - Triadic +120°
#504035≈ Dark Dusty Orange - Triadic +240°
#355040≈ Dark Dusty Mint - Split 150°
#504D35≈ Dark Dusty Marigold - Split 210°
#385035≈ Dark Dusty Clover
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 11.39:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Periwinkle
background-color: #403550;color: #403550;background-color: rgb(64, 53, 80);background-color: hsl(264, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-periwinkle: #403550; }class="bg-[#403550]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Periwinkle
- Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550 - Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550 - Dark Dusty Grape
#483550 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Dark Dusty Royal
#353850 - Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Dark Dusty Orchid
#4D3550 - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50
More purple shades
- Medium Light Muted Periwinkle
#8B69BF - Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Periwinkle
#CDBFE3 - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Deep Dusty Periwinkle
#534568 - Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Medium Light Dusty Periwinkle
#907EA9 - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Periwinkle is #403550.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
Dark Dusty Periwinkle has an RGB value of 64, 53, 80 (rgb(64, 53, 80)). In HSL it is 264°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.39:1 and black text has 1.84:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Periwinkle is #455035. Analogous colors #353850 and #4D3550 also pair well.