Light Dusty Periwinkle is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A597BA, which equals rgb(165, 151, 186) in RGB and hsl(264, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C11 M19 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A597BA - RGB
165, 151, 186 - HSL
264°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
11, 19, 0, 27 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Periwinkle
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 7.74:1. Its complementary color is #ACBA97.
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Light Dusty Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #A597BA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(165, 151, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 264°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 11%, 19%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 10852282 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F0EEF4 - 100
#E1DCE8 - 200
#D2CBDD - 300
#C3BAD1 - 400
#B4A8C6 - 500
#A597BA - 600
#8A7E9B - 700
#6E657C - 800
#534C5D - 900
#37323E - 950
#1C191F
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Periwinkle
- Complementary
#ACBA97≈ Light Dusty Chartreuse - Analogous −30°
#979ABA≈ Light Dusty Blue - Analogous +30°
#B697BA≈ Light Dusty Purple - Triadic +120°
#BAA597≈ Light Dusty Orange - Triadic +240°
#97BAA5≈ Light Dusty Mint - Split 150°
#BAB697≈ Light Dusty Marigold - Split 210°
#9ABA97≈ Light Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 7.74:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Periwinkle
background-color: #A597BA;color: #A597BA;background-color: rgb(165, 151, 186);background-color: hsl(264, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-periwinkle: #A597BA; }class="bg-[#A597BA]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Periwinkle
- Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Light Dusty Iris
#A197BA - Light Dusty Indigo
#9E97BA - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Light Dusty Ultramarine
#9A97BA - Light Dusty Blue
#9797BA - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Light Dusty Royal
#979ABA - Light Dusty Cobalt
#979EBA - Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA - Light Dusty Sapphire
#97A1BA
More purple shades
- Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Deep Dusty Periwinkle
#534568 - Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Medium Light Dusty Periwinkle
#907EA9 - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#CFC8DA - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Darkest Violet
#190033 - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Periwinkle is #A597BA.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Periwinkle?
Light Dusty Periwinkle has an RGB value of 165, 151, 186 (rgb(165, 151, 186)). In HSL it is 264°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Periwinkle?
Use black text on Light Dusty Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 and black text has 7.74:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Periwinkle is #ACBA97. Analogous colors #979ABA and #B697BA also pair well.