Medium Dark Dusty Purple is a medium-dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #785681, which equals rgb(120, 86, 129) in RGB and hsl(287, 20%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M33 Y0 K49, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#785681 - RGB
120, 86, 129 - HSL
287°, 20%, 42% - CMYK
7, 33, 0, 49 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Medium Dark 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. 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 6.09:1. Its complementary color is #5F8156.
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Medium Dark Dusty Purple color codes
| HEX | #785681 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(120, 86, 129) |
| HSL | hsl(287, 20%, 42%) |
| HSV | 287°, 33%, 51% |
| CMYK | 7%, 33%, 0%, 49% |
| Decimal | 7886465 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Dusty Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E9E3EA - 100
#D2C7D5 - 200
#BCABC0 - 300
#A58EAB - 400
#8F7296 - 500
#785681 - 600
#64486C - 700
#503956 - 800
#3C2B41 - 900
#281D2B - 950
#140E16
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Dusty Purple
- Complementary
#5F8156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Clover - Analogous −30°
#625681≈ Medium Dark Dusty Iris - Analogous +30°
#815674≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cerise - Triadic +120°
#817756≈ Medium Dark Dusty Marigold - Triadic +240°
#568177≈ Medium Dark Dusty Turquoise - Split 150°
#748156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#568162≈ Medium Dark Dusty Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Dusty Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Dusty Purple | Aa | 6.09:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Dusty Purple | Aa | 3.45:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Dusty Purple
background-color: #785681;color: #785681;background-color: rgb(120, 86, 129);background-color: hsl(287, 20%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-dusty-purple: #785681; }class="bg-[#785681]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Dusty Purple
- Medium Dark Dusty Grape
#745681 - Medium Dark Dusty Orchid
#7C5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Magenta
#815681 - Medium Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#81567C - Medium Dark Dusty Cerise
#815678 - Medium Dark Dusty Violet
#6B5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Raspberry
#815674 - Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Medium Dark Dusty Rose
#81566F - Medium Dark Dusty Iris
#635681 - Medium Dark Dusty Blush
#81566B
More purple shades
- Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Very Pale Muted Purple
#DCBFE3 - Palest Muted Purple
#ECDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Purple
#332537 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Deep Dusty Purple
#614568 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9 - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Purple?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Purple is #785681.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Dusty Purple?
Medium Dark Dusty Purple has an RGB value of 120, 86, 129 (rgb(120, 86, 129)). In HSL it is 287°, 20%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Dusty Purple?
Use white text on Medium Dark Dusty Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.09:1 and black text has 3.45:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Dusty Purple?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Dusty Purple is #5F8156. Analogous colors #625681 and #815674 also pair well.