Dark Muted Periwinkle is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #3D285D, which equals rgb(61, 40, 93) in RGB and hsl(264, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M57 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#3D285D - RGB
61, 40, 93 - HSL
264°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
34, 57, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 12.65:1. Its complementary color is #485D28.
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Dark Muted Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #3D285D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 40, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 264°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 34%, 57%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 4008029 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFDBE4 - 100
#BEB7C9 - 200
#9E94AE - 300
#7E7093 - 400
#5D4C78 - 500
#3D285D - 600
#33214E - 700
#291B3E - 800
#1F142F - 900
#140D1F - 950
#0A0710
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Periwinkle
- Complementary
#485D28≈ Dark Muted Chartreuse - Analogous −30°
#282D5D≈ Dark Muted Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#58285D≈ Dark Muted Magenta - Triadic +120°
#5D3D28≈ Dark Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#285D3D≈ Dark Muted Jade - Split 150°
#5D5828≈ Dark Muted Yellow - Split 210°
#2D5D28≈ Dark Muted Green
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 12.65:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Periwinkle
background-color: #3D285D;color: #3D285D;background-color: rgb(61, 40, 93);background-color: hsl(264, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-periwinkle: #3D285D; }class="bg-[#3D285D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Periwinkle
- Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Dark Muted Violet
#42285D - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Dark Muted Amethyst
#48285D - Dark Muted Ultramarine
#2D285D - Dark Muted Grape
#4D285D - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Dark Muted Purple
#52285D - Dark Muted Royal
#282D5D - Dark Dusty Iris
#3D3550 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550
More purple shades
- Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Very Pale Soft Periwinkle
#CCB6ED - Palest Soft Periwinkle
#E2D6F5 - Darkest Muted Periwinkle
#170F24 - Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
#2A1C40 - Deep Muted Periwinkle
#503479 - Medium Dark Muted Periwinkle
#634096 - Muted Periwinkle
#754DB2 - Medium Light Muted Periwinkle
#8B69BF - Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Periwinkle is #3D285D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Periwinkle?
Dark Muted Periwinkle has an RGB value of 61, 40, 93 (rgb(61, 40, 93)). In HSL it is 264°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Periwinkle?
Use white text on Dark Muted Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 12.65:1 and black text has 1.66:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Periwinkle is #485D28. Analogous colors #282D5D and #58285D also pair well.