Dark Muted Violet is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #42285D, which equals rgb(66, 40, 93) in RGB and hsl(269, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C29 M57 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#42285D - RGB
66, 40, 93 - HSL
269°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
29, 57, 0, 64 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted 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 12.40:1. Its complementary color is #435D28.
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Dark Muted Violet color codes
| HEX | #42285D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 40, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(269, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 269°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 29%, 57%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 4335709 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0DBE4 - 100
#C0B7C9 - 200
#A194AE - 300
#817093 - 400
#624C78 - 500
#42285D - 600
#37214E - 700
#2C1B3E - 800
#21142F - 900
#160D1F - 950
#0B0710
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Violet
- Complementary
#435D28≈ Dark Muted Apple - Analogous −30°
#28295D≈ Dark Muted Blue - Analogous +30°
#5C285D≈ Dark Muted Magenta - Triadic +120°
#5D4128≈ Dark Muted Orange - Triadic +240°
#285D41≈ Dark Muted Mint - Split 150°
#5D5C28≈ Dark Muted Yellow - Split 210°
#295D28≈ Dark Muted Green
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Violet | Aa | 12.40:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Violet | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Violet
background-color: #42285D;color: #42285D;background-color: rgb(66, 40, 93);background-color: hsl(269, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-violet: #42285D; }class="bg-[#42285D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Violet
- Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Dark Muted Amethyst
#48285D - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Dark Muted Grape
#4D285D - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Dark Muted Purple
#52285D - Dark Muted Ultramarine
#2D285D - Dark Muted Orchid
#58285D - Dark Soft Violet
#421B6A - Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550
More purple shades
- Light Soft Violet
#A874DC - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4 - Very Pale Soft Violet
#D1B6ED - Palest Soft Violet
#E5D6F5 - Darkest Muted Violet
#190F24 - Very Dark Muted Violet
#2E1C40 - Deep Muted Violet
#573479 - Medium Dark Muted Violet
#6B4096 - Muted Violet
#7F4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Violet
#9469BF - Light Muted Violet
#A886CB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Violet?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Violet is #42285D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Violet?
Dark Muted Violet has an RGB value of 66, 40, 93 (rgb(66, 40, 93)). In HSL it is 269°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Violet?
Use white text on Dark Muted Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 12.40:1 and black text has 1.69:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Violet?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Violet is #435D28. Analogous colors #28295D and #5C285D also pair well.