Dark Dusty Violet is a dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #423550, which equals rgb(66, 53, 80) in RGB and hsl(269, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C18 M34 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#423550 - RGB
66, 53, 80 - HSL
269°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
18, 34, 0, 69 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Violet
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 11.31:1. Its complementary color is #435035.
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Dark Dusty Violet color codes
| HEX | #423550 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 53, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(269, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 269°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 18%, 34%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 4339024 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0DDE2 - 100
#C0BCC5 - 200
#A19AA8 - 300
#81788A - 400
#62576D - 500
#423550 - 600
#372C43 - 700
#2C2335 - 800
#211B28 - 900
#16121B - 950
#0B090D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Violet
- Complementary
#435035≈ Dark Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#353550≈ Dark Dusty Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#4F3550≈ Dark Dusty Magenta - Triadic +120°
#504235≈ Dark Dusty Persimmon - Triadic +240°
#355042≈ Dark Dusty Malachite - Split 150°
#504F35≈ Dark Dusty Yellow - Split 210°
#355035≈ Dark Dusty Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Violet | Aa | 11.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Violet | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Violet
background-color: #423550;color: #423550;background-color: rgb(66, 53, 80);background-color: hsl(269, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-violet: #423550; }class="bg-[#423550]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Violet
- Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550 - Dark Dusty Grape
#483550 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550 - Dark Dusty Orchid
#4D3550 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Dark Dusty Royal
#353850 - Dark Dusty Magenta
#503550 - Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#50354D
More purple shades
- Medium Light Muted Violet
#9469BF - Light Muted Violet
#A886CB - Pale Muted Violet
#BDA2D7 - Very Pale Muted Violet
#D1BFE3 - Palest Muted Violet
#E6DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Violet
#2E2537 - Deep Dusty Violet
#574568 - Medium Dark Dusty Violet
#6B5681 - Dusty Violet
#7F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Violet
#947EA9 - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Violet?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Violet is #423550.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Violet?
Dark Dusty Violet has an RGB value of 66, 53, 80 (rgb(66, 53, 80)). In HSL it is 269°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Violet?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 and black text has 1.86:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Violet?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Violet is #435035. Analogous colors #353550 and #4F3550 also pair well.