Dark Dusty Purple is a dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #4A3550, which equals rgb(74, 53, 80) in RGB and hsl(287, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M34 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#4A3550 - RGB
74, 53, 80 - HSL
287°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
7, 34, 0, 69 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Purple
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 10.96:1. Its complementary color is #3B5035.
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Dark Dusty Purple color codes
| HEX | #4A3550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(74, 53, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(287, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 287°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 7%, 34%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 4863312 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1DDE2 - 100
#C3BCC5 - 200
#A59AA8 - 300
#86788A - 400
#68576D - 500
#4A3550 - 600
#3E2C43 - 700
#312335 - 800
#251B28 - 900
#19121B - 950
#0C090D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Purple
- Complementary
#3B5035≈ Dark Dusty Clover - Analogous −30°
#3D3550≈ Dark Dusty Indigo - Analogous +30°
#503548≈ Dark Dusty Cerise - Triadic +120°
#504A35≈ Dark Dusty Amber - Triadic +240°
#35504A≈ Dark Dusty Aquamarine - Split 150°
#485035≈ Dark Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#35503D≈ Dark Dusty Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Purple | Aa | 10.96:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Purple | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Purple
background-color: #4A3550;color: #4A3550;background-color: rgb(74, 53, 80);background-color: hsl(287, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-purple: #4A3550; }class="bg-[#4A3550]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Purple
- Dark Dusty Grape
#483550 - Dark Dusty Orchid
#4D3550 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Dark Dusty Magenta
#503550 - Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#50354D - Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Dark Dusty Cerise
#50354A - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548 - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550 - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550
More purple shades
- Medium Light Muted Purple
#AE69BF - Light Muted Purple
#BD86CB - Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Very Pale Muted Purple
#DCBFE3 - Palest Muted Purple
#ECDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Purple
#332537 - Deep Dusty Purple
#614568 - Medium Dark Dusty Purple
#785681 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9 - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Purple?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Purple is #4A3550.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Purple?
Dark Dusty Purple has an RGB value of 74, 53, 80 (rgb(74, 53, 80)). In HSL it is 287°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Purple?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.96:1 and black text has 1.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Purple?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Purple is #3B5035. Analogous colors #3D3550 and #503548 also pair well.