Light Dusty Purple is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B397BA, which equals rgb(179, 151, 186) in RGB and hsl(288, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C4 M19 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B397BA - RGB
179, 151, 186 - HSL
288°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
4, 19, 0, 27 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light 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. 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 8.05:1. Its complementary color is #9EBA97.
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Light Dusty Purple color codes
| HEX | #B397BA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 151, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 288°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 4%, 19%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 11769786 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2EEF4 - 100
#E6DCE8 - 200
#D9CBDD - 300
#CCBAD1 - 400
#C0A8C6 - 500
#B397BA - 600
#957E9B - 700
#77657C - 800
#5A4C5D - 900
#3C323E - 950
#1E191F
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Purple
- Complementary
#9EBA97≈ Light Dusty Leaf - Analogous −30°
#A197BA≈ Light Dusty Indigo - Analogous +30°
#BA97AF≈ Light Dusty Rose - Triadic +120°
#BAB397≈ Light Dusty Gold - Triadic +240°
#97BAB3≈ Light Dusty Teal - Split 150°
#AFBA97≈ Light Dusty Spring Bud - Split 210°
#97BAA1≈ Light Dusty Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Purple | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Purple | Aa | 8.05:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Purple
background-color: #B397BA;color: #B397BA;background-color: rgb(179, 151, 186);background-color: hsl(288, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-purple: #B397BA; }class="bg-[#B397BA]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Purple
- Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA - Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Light Dusty Magenta
#BA97BA - Light Dusty Fuchsia
#BA97B6 - Light Dusty Cerise
#BA97B3 - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Light Dusty Raspberry
#BA97AF - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Light Dusty Iris
#A197BA - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8
More purple shades
- Very Dark Dusty Purple
#332537 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Deep Dusty Purple
#614568 - Medium Dark Dusty Purple
#785681 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9 - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Purple?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Purple is #B397BA.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Purple?
Light Dusty Purple has an RGB value of 179, 151, 186 (rgb(179, 151, 186)). In HSL it is 288°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Purple?
Use black text on Light Dusty Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 and black text has 8.05:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Purple?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Purple is #9EBA97. Analogous colors #A197BA and #BA97AF also pair well.