Light Muted Purple is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BD86CB, which equals rgb(189, 134, 203) in RGB and hsl(288, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M34 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BD86CB - RGB
189, 134, 203 - HSL
288°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
7, 34, 0, 20 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted 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 7.44:1. Its complementary color is #93CB86.
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Light Muted Purple color codes
| HEX | #BD86CB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 134, 203) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 288°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 7%, 34%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 12420811 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EBF6 - 100
#E9D7EE - 200
#DEC3E5 - 300
#D3AEDC - 400
#C89AD4 - 500
#BD86CB - 600
#9E70A9 - 700
#7E5987 - 800
#5F4366 - 900
#3F2D44 - 950
#201622
Color harmonies for Light Muted Purple
- Complementary
#93CB86≈ Light Muted Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#9A86CB≈ Light Muted Indigo - Analogous +30°
#CB86B6≈ Light Muted Cerise - Triadic +120°
#CBBD86≈ Light Muted Amber - Triadic +240°
#86CBBD≈ Light Muted Aquamarine - Split 150°
#B6CB86≈ Light Muted Spring Bud - Split 210°
#86CB9A≈ Light Muted Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Purple | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Purple | Aa | 7.44:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Purple
background-color: #BD86CB;color: #BD86CB;background-color: rgb(189, 134, 203);background-color: hsl(288, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-purple: #BD86CB; }class="bg-[#BD86CB]"Colors similar to Light Muted Purple
- Light Muted Grape
#B686CB - Light Muted Orchid
#C486CB - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB - Light Muted Magenta
#CB86CB - Light Muted Fuchsia
#CB86C4 - Light Muted Cerise
#CB86BD - Light Muted Violet
#A886CB - Light Muted Raspberry
#CB86B6 - Light Dusty Magenta
#BA97BA - Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA - Light Soft Grape
#BD74DC - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA
More purple shades
- Very Dark Muted Purple
#391C40 - Dark Muted Purple
#52285D - Deep Muted Purple
#6C3479 - Medium Dark Muted Purple
#854096 - Muted Purple
#9E4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Purple
#AE69BF - Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Very Pale Muted Purple
#DCBFE3 - Palest Muted Purple
#ECDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Purple
#332537 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Purple?
The HEX code for Light Muted Purple is #BD86CB.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Purple?
Light Muted Purple has an RGB value of 189, 134, 203 (rgb(189, 134, 203)). In HSL it is 288°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Purple?
Use black text on Light Muted Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 and black text has 7.44:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Purple?
The complementary color of Light Muted Purple is #93CB86. Analogous colors #9A86CB and #CB86B6 also pair well.