Dusty Purple is a medium, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8F6699, which equals rgb(143, 102, 153) in RGB and hsl(288, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M33 Y0 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8F6699 - RGB
143, 102, 153 - HSL
288°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
7, 33, 0, 40 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Purple
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 4.64:1. Its complementary color is #709966.
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Dusty Purple color codes
| HEX | #8F6699 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 102, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 288°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 7%, 33%, 0%, 40% |
| Decimal | 9397913 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECE6EE - 100
#DACCDD - 200
#C7B3CC - 300
#B499BB - 400
#A280AA - 500
#8F6699 - 600
#775580 - 700
#5F4466 - 800
#48334D - 900
#302233 - 950
#18111A
Color harmonies for Dusty Purple
- Complementary
#709966≈ Dusty Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#756699≈ Dusty Indigo - Analogous +30°
#99668A≈ Dusty Cerise - Triadic +120°
#998F66≈ Dusty Amber - Triadic +240°
#66998F≈ Dusty Aquamarine - Split 150°
#8A9966≈ Dusty Spring Bud - Split 210°
#669975≈ Dusty Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Purple | Aa | 4.64:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Purple | Aa | 4.53:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Purple
background-color: #8F6699;color: #8F6699;background-color: rgb(143, 102, 153);background-color: hsl(288, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-purple: #8F6699; }class="bg-[#8F6699]"Colors similar to Dusty Purple
- Dusty Grape
#8A6699 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Dusty Magenta
#996699 - Dusty Fuchsia
#996694 - Dusty Cerise
#99668F - Dusty Violet
#7F6699 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Dusty Rose
#996685 - Dusty Iris
#756699 - Dusty Blush
#996680
More purple shades
- Very Pale Muted Purple
#DCBFE3 - Palest Muted Purple
#ECDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Purple
#332537 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Deep Dusty Purple
#614568 - Medium Dark Dusty Purple
#785681 - Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9 - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Purple?
The HEX code for Dusty Purple is #8F6699.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Purple?
Dusty Purple has an RGB value of 143, 102, 153 (rgb(143, 102, 153)). In HSL it is 288°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Purple?
Use white text on Dusty Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.64:1 and black text has 4.53:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Purple?
The complementary color of Dusty Purple is #709966. Analogous colors #756699 and #99668A also pair well.