Dusty Magenta is a medium, muted shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #996699, which equals rgb(153, 102, 153) in RGB and hsl(300, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y0 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#996699 - RGB
153, 102, 153 - HSL
300°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 33, 0, 40 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Magenta
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.71:1. Its complementary color is #669966.
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Dusty Magenta color codes
| HEX | #996699 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 102, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 300°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 0%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10053273 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Magenta
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE6EE - 100
#DDCCDD - 200
#CCB3CC - 300
#BB99BB - 400
#AA80AA - 500
#996699 - 600
#805580 - 700
#664466 - 800
#4D334D - 900
#332233 - 950
#1A111A
Color harmonies for Dusty Magenta
- Complementary
#669966≈ Dusty Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#806699≈ Dusty Violet - Analogous +30°
#996680≈ Dusty Rose - Triadic +120°
#999966≈ Dusty Citron - Triadic +240°
#669999≈ Dusty Teal - Split 150°
#809966≈ Dusty Spring Bud - Split 210°
#669980≈ Dusty Seafoam
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Magenta
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Magenta | Aa | 4.45:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dusty Magenta | Aa | 4.71:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Magenta
background-color: #996699;color: #996699;background-color: rgb(153, 102, 153);background-color: hsl(300, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-magenta: #996699; }class="bg-[#996699]"Colors similar to Dusty Magenta
- Dusty Fuchsia
#996694 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Dusty Cerise
#99668F - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Grape
#8A6699 - Dusty Rose
#996685 - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Dusty Blush
#996680 - Dusty Violet
#7F6699 - Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699
More pink shades
- Very Pale Muted Magenta
#E3BFE3 - Palest Muted Magenta
#F0DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Magenta
#372537 - Dark Dusty Magenta
#503550 - Deep Dusty Magenta
#684568 - Medium Dark Dusty Magenta
#815681 - Medium Light Dusty Magenta
#A97EA9 - Light Dusty Magenta
#BA97BA - Pale Dusty Magenta
#CAAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Magenta
#DAC8DA - Palest Dusty Magenta
#EBE0EB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Magenta?
The HEX code for Dusty Magenta is #996699.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Magenta?
Dusty Magenta has an RGB value of 153, 102, 153 (rgb(153, 102, 153)). In HSL it is 300°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Magenta?
Use black text on Dusty Magenta. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.45:1 and black text has 4.71:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Magenta?
The complementary color of Dusty Magenta is #669966. Analogous colors #806699 and #996680 also pair well.