Medium Dark Dusty Violet is a medium-dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #6B5681, which equals rgb(107, 86, 129) in RGB and hsl(269, 20%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C17 M33 Y0 K49, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6B5681 - RGB
107, 86, 129 - HSL
269°, 20%, 42% - CMYK
17, 33, 0, 49 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Medium Dark Dusty Violet
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.42:1. Its complementary color is #6C8156.
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Medium Dark Dusty Violet color codes
| HEX | #6B5681 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 86, 129) |
| HSL | hsl(269, 20%, 42%) |
| HSV | 269°, 33%, 51% |
| CMYK | 17%, 33%, 0%, 49% |
| Decimal | 7034497 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Dusty Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E3EA - 100
#CEC7D5 - 200
#B5ABC0 - 300
#9C8EAB - 400
#847296 - 500
#6B5681 - 600
#59486C - 700
#473956 - 800
#362B41 - 900
#241D2B - 950
#120E16
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Dusty Violet
- Complementary
#6C8156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#565681≈ Medium Dark Dusty Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#805681≈ Medium Dark Dusty Magenta - Triadic +120°
#816A56≈ Medium Dark Dusty Orange - Triadic +240°
#56816A≈ Medium Dark Dusty Mint - Split 150°
#818056≈ Medium Dark Dusty Yellow - Split 210°
#568156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Dusty Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Dusty Violet | Aa | 6.42:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Dusty Violet | Aa | 3.27:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Dusty Violet
background-color: #6B5681;color: #6B5681;background-color: rgb(107, 86, 129);background-color: hsl(269, 20%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-dusty-violet: #6B5681; }class="bg-[#6B5681]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Dusty Violet
- Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Iris
#635681 - Medium Dark Dusty Grape
#745681 - Medium Dark Dusty Indigo
#5E5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Purple
#785681 - Medium Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#5A5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Orchid
#7C5681 - Medium Dark Dusty Blue
#565681 - Medium Dark Dusty Royal
#565A81 - Medium Dark Dusty Magenta
#815681 - Medium Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#81567C
More purple shades
- Pale Muted Violet
#BDA2D7 - Very Pale Muted Violet
#D1BFE3 - Palest Muted Violet
#E6DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Violet
#2E2537 - Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Deep Dusty Violet
#574568 - Dusty Violet
#7F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Violet
#947EA9 - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Violet
#D1C8DA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Violet?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Violet is #6B5681.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Dusty Violet?
Medium Dark Dusty Violet has an RGB value of 107, 86, 129 (rgb(107, 86, 129)). In HSL it is 269°, 20%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Dusty Violet?
Use white text on Medium Dark Dusty Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.42:1 and black text has 3.27:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Dusty Violet?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Dusty Violet is #6C8156. Analogous colors #565681 and #805681 also pair well.