Muted Purple is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9E4DB2, which equals rgb(158, 77, 178) in RGB and hsl(288, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C11 M57 Y0 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9E4DB2 - RGB
158, 77, 178 - HSL
288°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
11, 57, 0, 30 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About 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. 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 5.05:1. Its complementary color is #61B34D.
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Muted Purple color codes
| HEX | #9E4DB2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 77, 178) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 288°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 11%, 57%, 0%, 30% |
| Decimal | 10374578 |
Shades and tints of Muted Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFE1F2 - 100
#DFC4E5 - 200
#CFA6D9 - 300
#BE88CC - 400
#AE6BBF - 500
#9E4DB2 - 600
#844094 - 700
#693377 - 800
#4F2759 - 900
#351A3B - 950
#1A0D1E
Color harmonies for Muted Purple
- Complementary
#61B34D≈ Muted Clover - Analogous −30°
#6B4DB3≈ Muted Iris - Analogous +30°
#B34D94≈ Muted Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#B39E4D≈ Muted Marigold - Triadic +240°
#4DB39E≈ Muted Turquoise - Split 150°
#94B34D≈ Muted Chartreuse - Split 210°
#4DB36B≈ Muted Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Purple | Aa | 5.05:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Muted Purple | Aa | 4.16:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Muted Purple
background-color: #9E4DB2;color: #9E4DB2;background-color: rgb(158, 77, 178);background-color: hsl(288, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-purple: #9E4DB2; }class="bg-[#9E4DB2]"Colors similar to Muted Purple
- Muted Grape
#944DB2 - Muted Orchid
#A84DB2 - Muted Amethyst
#8A4DB2 - Muted Magenta
#B24DB2 - Muted Fuchsia
#B24DA8 - Muted Cerise
#B24D9E - Muted Violet
#7F4DB2 - Medium Dark Muted Magenta
#964096 - Medium Light Soft Amethyst
#A154D4 - Muted Raspberry
#B24D94 - Medium Light Soft Violet
#9454D4 - Medium Dark Muted Orchid
#8D4096
More purple shades
- Palest Soft Purple
#EFD6F5 - Darkest Muted Purple
#200F24 - Very Dark Muted Purple
#391C40 - Dark Muted Purple
#52285D - Deep Muted Purple
#6C3479 - Medium Dark Muted Purple
#854096 - Medium Light Muted Purple
#AE69BF - Light Muted Purple
#BD86CB - Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Very Pale Muted Purple
#DCBFE3 - Palest Muted Purple
#ECDBF0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Purple?
The HEX code for Muted Purple is #9E4DB2.
What is the RGB value of Muted Purple?
Muted Purple has an RGB value of 158, 77, 178 (rgb(158, 77, 178)). In HSL it is 288°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Purple?
Use white text on Muted Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.05:1 and black text has 4.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Purple?
The complementary color of Muted Purple is #61B34D. Analogous colors #6B4DB3 and #B34D94 also pair well.