Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle is a medium-dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #675681, which equals rgb(103, 86, 129) in RGB and hsl(264, 20%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M33 Y0 K49, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#675681 - RGB
103, 86, 129 - HSL
264°, 20%, 42% - CMYK
20, 33, 0, 49 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Medium Dark 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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.51:1. Its complementary color is #6F8156.
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Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #675681 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 86, 129) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 20%, 42%) |
| HSV | 264°, 33%, 51% |
| CMYK | 20%, 33%, 0%, 49% |
| Decimal | 6772353 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E3EA - 100
#CCC7D5 - 200
#B3ABC0 - 300
#9A8EAB - 400
#807296 - 500
#675681 - 600
#56486C - 700
#453956 - 800
#342B41 - 900
#221D2B - 950
#110E16
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
- Complementary
#6F8156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#565A81≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#7C5681≈ Medium Dark Dusty Purple - Triadic +120°
#816756≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#568167≈ Medium Dark Dusty Jade - Split 150°
#817C56≈ Medium Dark Dusty Marigold - Split 210°
#5A8156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 6.51:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 3.22:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
background-color: #675681;color: #675681;background-color: rgb(103, 86, 129);background-color: hsl(264, 20%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-dusty-periwinkle: #675681; }class="bg-[#675681]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
- Medium Dark Dusty Iris
#635681 - Medium Dark Dusty Violet
#6B5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Indigo
#5E5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#5A5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Grape
#745681 - Medium Dark Dusty Blue
#565681 - Medium Dark Dusty Purple
#785681 - Medium Dark Dusty Royal
#565A81 - Medium Dark Dusty Cobalt
#565E81 - Medium Dark Dusty Orchid
#7C5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Sapphire
#566381
More purple shades
- Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Periwinkle
#CDBFE3 - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Deep Dusty Periwinkle
#534568 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Medium Light Dusty Periwinkle
#907EA9 - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#CFC8DA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle is #675681.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle has an RGB value of 103, 86, 129 (rgb(103, 86, 129)). In HSL it is 264°, 20%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
Use white text on Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.51:1 and black text has 3.22:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle is #6F8156. Analogous colors #565A81 and #7C5681 also pair well.