Dusty Cerise is a medium, muted shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #99668F, which equals rgb(153, 102, 143) in RGB and hsl(312, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y7 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#99668F - RGB
153, 102, 143 - HSL
312°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 33, 7, 40 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Cerise
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.65:1. Its complementary color is #669970.
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Dusty Cerise color codes
| HEX | #99668F |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 102, 143) |
| HSL | hsl(312, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 312°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 7%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10053263 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Cerise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE6EC - 100
#DDCCDA - 200
#CCB3C7 - 300
#BB99B4 - 400
#AA80A2 - 500
#99668F - 600
#805577 - 700
#66445F - 800
#4D3348 - 900
#332230 - 950
#1A1118
Color harmonies for Dusty Cerise
- Complementary
#669970≈ Dusty Kelly - Analogous −30°
#8A6699≈ Dusty Amethyst - Analogous +30°
#996675≈ Dusty Carmine - Triadic +120°
#8F9966≈ Dusty Chartreuse - Triadic +240°
#668F99≈ Dusty Lagoon - Split 150°
#759966≈ Dusty Clover - Split 210°
#66998A≈ Dusty Seafoam
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Cerise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Cerise | Aa | 4.51:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Cerise | Aa | 4.65:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Cerise
background-color: #99668F;color: #99668F;background-color: rgb(153, 102, 143);background-color: hsl(312, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-cerise: #99668F; }class="bg-[#99668F]"Colors similar to Dusty Cerise
- Dusty Fuchsia
#996694 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Magenta
#996699 - Dusty Rose
#996685 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Dusty Blush
#996680 - Dusty Grape
#8A6699 - Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Dusty Violet
#7F6699
More pink shades
- Very Pale Muted Cerise
#E3BFDC - Palest Muted Cerise
#F0DBEC - Very Dark Dusty Cerise
#372533 - Dark Dusty Cerise
#50354A - Deep Dusty Cerise
#684561 - Medium Dark Dusty Cerise
#815678 - Medium Light Dusty Cerise
#A97EA1 - Light Dusty Cerise
#BA97B3 - Pale Dusty Cerise
#CAAFC5 - Very Pale Dusty Cerise
#DAC8D7 - Palest Dusty Cerise
#EBE0E9
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Cerise?
The HEX code for Dusty Cerise is #99668F.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Cerise?
Dusty Cerise has an RGB value of 153, 102, 143 (rgb(153, 102, 143)). In HSL it is 312°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Cerise?
Use black text on Dusty Cerise. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 and black text has 4.65:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Cerise?
The complementary color of Dusty Cerise is #669970. Analogous colors #8A6699 and #996675 also pair well.