Light Dusty Orchid is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B697BA, which equals rgb(182, 151, 186) in RGB and hsl(293, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M19 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B697BA - RGB
182, 151, 186 - HSL
293°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
2, 19, 0, 27 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light 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. 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 8.12:1. Its complementary color is #9BBA97.
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Light Dusty Orchid color codes
| HEX | #B697BA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 151, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(293, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 293°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 2%, 19%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 11966394 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F3EEF4 - 100
#E7DCE8 - 200
#DBCBDD - 300
#CEBAD1 - 400
#C2A8C6 - 500
#B697BA - 600
#987E9B - 700
#79657C - 800
#5B4C5D - 900
#3D323E - 950
#1E191F
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Orchid
- Complementary
#9BBA97≈ Light Dusty Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#A497BA≈ Light Dusty Periwinkle - Analogous +30°
#BA97AC≈ Light Dusty Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#BAB697≈ Light Dusty Marigold - Triadic +240°
#97BAB6≈ Light Dusty Turquoise - Split 150°
#ACBA97≈ Light Dusty Chartreuse - Split 210°
#97BAA4≈ Light Dusty Malachite
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Orchid | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Orchid | Aa | 8.12:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Orchid
background-color: #B697BA;color: #B697BA;background-color: rgb(182, 151, 186);background-color: hsl(293, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-orchid: #B697BA; }class="bg-[#B697BA]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Orchid
- Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Light Dusty Magenta
#BA97BA - Light Dusty Fuchsia
#BA97B6 - Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Light Dusty Cerise
#BA97B3 - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Light Dusty Raspberry
#BA97AF - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8 - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5
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 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Medium Light Dusty Orchid
#A57EA9 - Pale Dusty Orchid
#C7AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Orchid
#D8C8DA - Palest Dusty Orchid
#EAE0EB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Orchid?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Orchid is #B697BA.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Orchid?
Light Dusty Orchid has an RGB value of 182, 151, 186 (rgb(182, 151, 186)). In HSL it is 293°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Orchid?
Use black text on Light Dusty Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 and black text has 8.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Orchid?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Orchid is #9BBA97. Analogous colors #A497BA and #BA97AC also pair well.