Deep Dusty Periwinkle is a medium-dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #534568, which equals rgb(83, 69, 104) in RGB and hsl(264, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M34 Y0 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#534568 - RGB
83, 69, 104 - HSL
264°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
20, 34, 0, 59 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty 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 8.68:1. Its complementary color is #5A6845.
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Deep Dusty Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #534568 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(83, 69, 104) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 264°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 20%, 34%, 0%, 59% |
| Decimal | 5457256 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2E0E6 - 100
#C6C1CD - 200
#A9A2B4 - 300
#8C839A - 400
#706481 - 500
#534568 - 600
#453A57 - 700
#372E45 - 800
#2A2334 - 900
#1C1723 - 950
#0E0C11
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Periwinkle
- Complementary
#5A6845≈ Deep Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#454968≈ Deep Dusty Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#654568≈ Deep Dusty Magenta - Triadic +120°
#685345≈ Deep Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#456853≈ Deep Dusty Jade - Split 150°
#686545≈ Deep Dusty Yellow - Split 210°
#496845≈ Deep Dusty Clover
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 8.68:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Periwinkle
background-color: #534568;color: #534568;background-color: rgb(83, 69, 104);background-color: hsl(264, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-periwinkle: #534568; }class="bg-[#534568]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Periwinkle
- Deep Dusty Iris
#504568 - Deep Dusty Violet
#574568 - Deep Dusty Indigo
#4C4568 - Deep Dusty Amethyst
#5A4568 - Deep Dusty Ultramarine
#494568 - Deep Dusty Grape
#5E4568 - Deep Dusty Blue
#454568 - Deep Dusty Purple
#614568 - Deep Dusty Royal
#454968 - Deep Dusty Cobalt
#454C68 - Deep Dusty Orchid
#654568 - Deep Dusty Sapphire
#455068
More purple shades
- Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Periwinkle
#CDBFE3 - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Medium Light Dusty Periwinkle
#907EA9 - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Periwinkle is #534568.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Periwinkle?
Deep Dusty Periwinkle has an RGB value of 83, 69, 104 (rgb(83, 69, 104)). In HSL it is 264°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Periwinkle?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.68:1 and black text has 2.42:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Periwinkle is #5A6845. Analogous colors #454968 and #654568 also pair well.