Dusty Orchid is a medium, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #946699, which equals rgb(148, 102, 153) in RGB and hsl(294, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C3 M33 Y0 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#946699 - RGB
148, 102, 153 - HSL
294°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
3, 33, 0, 40 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Orchid
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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.62:1. Its complementary color is #6B9966.
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Dusty Orchid color codes
| HEX | #946699 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(148, 102, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 294°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 3%, 33%, 0%, 40% |
| Decimal | 9725593 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EDE6EE - 100
#DBCCDD - 200
#CAB3CC - 300
#B899BB - 400
#A680AA - 500
#946699 - 600
#7B5580 - 700
#634466 - 800
#4A334D - 900
#312233 - 950
#19111A
Color harmonies for Dusty Orchid
- Complementary
#6B9966≈ Dusty Green - Analogous −30°
#7A6699≈ Dusty Iris - Analogous +30°
#996685≈ Dusty Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#999466≈ Dusty Marigold - Triadic +240°
#669994≈ Dusty Turquoise - Split 150°
#859966≈ Dusty Apple - Split 210°
#66997A≈ Dusty Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Orchid | Aa | 4.55:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Orchid | Aa | 4.62:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Orchid
background-color: #946699;color: #946699;background-color: rgb(148, 102, 153);background-color: hsl(294, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-orchid: #946699; }class="bg-[#946699]"Colors similar to Dusty Orchid
- Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Dusty Magenta
#996699 - Dusty Fuchsia
#996694 - Dusty Grape
#8A6699 - Dusty Cerise
#99668F - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Rose
#996685 - Dusty Violet
#7F6699 - Dusty Blush
#996680 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Dusty Carmine
#99667A
More purple shades
- Very Pale Muted Orchid
#E0BFE3 - Palest Muted Orchid
#EEDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Orchid
#352537 - Dark Dusty Orchid
#4D3550 - Deep Dusty Orchid
#654568 - Medium Dark Dusty Orchid
#7C5681 - Medium Light Dusty Orchid
#A57EA9 - Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA - Pale Dusty Orchid
#C7AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Orchid
#D8C8DA - Palest Dusty Orchid
#EAE0EB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Orchid?
The HEX code for Dusty Orchid is #946699.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Orchid?
Dusty Orchid has an RGB value of 148, 102, 153 (rgb(148, 102, 153)). In HSL it is 294°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Orchid?
Use black text on Dusty Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.55:1 and black text has 4.62:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Orchid?
The complementary color of Dusty Orchid is #6B9966. Analogous colors #7A6699 and #996685 also pair well.