Dark Muted Amethyst is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #48285D, which equals rgb(72, 40, 93) in RGB and hsl(276, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C23 M57 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#48285D - RGB
72, 40, 93 - HSL
276°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
23, 57, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted 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. 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 12.09:1. Its complementary color is #3D5D28.
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Dark Muted Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #48285D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(72, 40, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 276°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 23%, 57%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 4728925 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1DBE4 - 100
#C2B7C9 - 200
#A494AE - 300
#857093 - 400
#674C78 - 500
#48285D - 600
#3C214E - 700
#301B3E - 800
#24142F - 900
#180D1F - 950
#0C0710
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Amethyst
- Complementary
#3D5D28≈ Dark Muted Leaf - Analogous −30°
#2D285D≈ Dark Muted Blue - Analogous +30°
#5D2858≈ Dark Muted Magenta - Triadic +120°
#5D4828≈ Dark Muted Amber - Triadic +240°
#285D48≈ Dark Muted Aquamarine - Split 150°
#585D28≈ Dark Muted Yellow - Split 210°
#285D2D≈ Dark Muted Green
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Amethyst | Aa | 12.09:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Amethyst | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Amethyst
background-color: #48285D;color: #48285D;background-color: rgb(72, 40, 93);background-color: hsl(276, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-amethyst: #48285D; }class="bg-[#48285D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Amethyst
- Dark Muted Grape
#4D285D - Dark Muted Violet
#42285D - Dark Muted Purple
#52285D - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Dark Muted Orchid
#58285D - Dark Muted Magenta
#5D285D - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Dark Muted Fuchsia
#5D2858 - Dark Dusty Grape
#483550 - Dark Soft Amethyst
#4A1B6A - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550
More purple shades
- Light Soft Amethyst
#B374DC - Pale Soft Amethyst
#C595E4 - Very Pale Soft Amethyst
#D7B6ED - Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5 - Darkest Muted Amethyst
#1C0F24 - Very Dark Muted Amethyst
#321C40 - Deep Muted Amethyst
#5E3479 - Medium Dark Muted Amethyst
#744096 - Muted Amethyst
#8A4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Amethyst
#9C69BF - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Amethyst?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Amethyst is #48285D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Amethyst?
Dark Muted Amethyst has an RGB value of 72, 40, 93 (rgb(72, 40, 93)). In HSL it is 276°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Amethyst?
Use white text on Dark Muted Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 12.09:1 and black text has 1.74:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Amethyst?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Amethyst is #3D5D28. Analogous colors #2D285D and #5D2858 also pair well.