Light Dusty Amethyst is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AC97BA, which equals rgb(172, 151, 186) in RGB and hsl(276, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C8 M19 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AC97BA - RGB
172, 151, 186 - HSL
276°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
8, 19, 0, 27 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.89:1. Its complementary color is #A5BA97.
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Light Dusty Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #AC97BA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 151, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 276°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 8%, 19%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 11311034 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1EEF4 - 100
#E3DCE8 - 200
#D6CBDD - 300
#C8BAD1 - 400
#BAA8C6 - 500
#AC97BA - 600
#8F7E9B - 700
#73657C - 800
#564C5D - 900
#39323E - 950
#1D191F
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Amethyst
- Complementary
#A5BA97≈ Light Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#9A97BA≈ Light Dusty Blue - Analogous +30°
#BA97B6≈ Light Dusty Cerise - Triadic +120°
#BAAC97≈ Light Dusty Amber - Triadic +240°
#97BAAC≈ Light Dusty Aquamarine - Split 150°
#B6BA97≈ Light Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#97BA9A≈ Light Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 7.89:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Amethyst
background-color: #AC97BA;color: #AC97BA;background-color: rgb(172, 151, 186);background-color: hsl(276, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-amethyst: #AC97BA; }class="bg-[#AC97BA]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Amethyst
- Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA - Light Dusty Iris
#A197BA - Light Dusty Indigo
#9E97BA - Light Dusty Magenta
#BA97BA - Light Dusty Fuchsia
#BA97B6 - Light Dusty Cerise
#BA97B3 - Light Dusty Raspberry
#BA97AF - Light Dusty Ultramarine
#9A97BA
More purple shades
- Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Deep Dusty Amethyst
#5A4568 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Medium Light Dusty Amethyst
#987EA9 - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Amethyst
#D3C8DA - Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB - Darkest Grape
#240033 - Very Dark Grape
#40005C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Amethyst?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Amethyst is #AC97BA.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Amethyst?
Light Dusty Amethyst has an RGB value of 172, 151, 186 (rgb(172, 151, 186)). In HSL it is 276°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Amethyst?
Use black text on Light Dusty Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 and black text has 7.89:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Amethyst?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Amethyst is #A5BA97. Analogous colors #9A97BA and #BA97B6 also pair well.