Dusty Amethyst is a medium, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #856699, which equals rgb(133, 102, 153) in RGB and hsl(276, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C13 M33 Y0 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#856699 - RGB
133, 102, 153 - HSL
276°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
13, 33, 0, 40 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty 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 4.82:1. Its complementary color is #7A9966.
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Dusty Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #856699 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 102, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 276°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 13%, 33%, 0%, 40% |
| Decimal | 8742553 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBE6EE - 100
#D6CCDD - 200
#C2B3CC - 300
#AE99BB - 400
#9980AA - 500
#856699 - 600
#6F5580 - 700
#594466 - 800
#43334D - 900
#2C2233 - 950
#16111A
Color harmonies for Dusty Amethyst
- Complementary
#7A9966≈ Dusty Leaf - Analogous −30°
#6B6699≈ Dusty Blue - Analogous +30°
#996694≈ Dusty Magenta - Triadic +120°
#998566≈ Dusty Orange - Triadic +240°
#669985≈ Dusty Mint - Split 150°
#949966≈ Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#66996B≈ Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 4.82:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 4.36:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dusty Amethyst
background-color: #856699;color: #856699;background-color: rgb(133, 102, 153);background-color: hsl(276, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-amethyst: #856699; }class="bg-[#856699]"Colors similar to Dusty Amethyst
- Dusty Grape
#8A6699 - Dusty Violet
#7F6699 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Dusty Iris
#756699 - Dusty Magenta
#996699 - Dusty Fuchsia
#996694 - Dusty Indigo
#706699 - Dusty Cerise
#99668F - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Ultramarine
#6B6699
More purple shades
- Very Pale Muted Amethyst
#D5BFE3 - Palest Muted Amethyst
#E8DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Deep Dusty Amethyst
#5A4568 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Medium Light Dusty Amethyst
#987EA9 - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Amethyst
#D3C8DA - Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Amethyst?
The HEX code for Dusty Amethyst is #856699.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Amethyst?
Dusty Amethyst has an RGB value of 133, 102, 153 (rgb(133, 102, 153)). In HSL it is 276°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Amethyst?
Use white text on Dusty Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.82:1 and black text has 4.36:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Amethyst?
The complementary color of Dusty Amethyst is #7A9966. Analogous colors #6B6699 and #996694 also pair well.