Pale Dusty Amethyst is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BFAFCA, which equals rgb(191, 175, 202) in RGB and hsl(276, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C5 M13 Y0 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BFAFCA - RGB
191, 175, 202 - HSL
276°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
5, 13, 0, 21 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Amethyst
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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.20:1. Its complementary color is #BACAAF.
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Pale Dusty Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #BFAFCA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 175, 202) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 276°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 5%, 13%, 0%, 21% |
| Decimal | 12562378 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F2F6 - 100
#EAE4ED - 200
#DFD7E5 - 300
#D4CADC - 400
#CABCD3 - 500
#BFAFCA - 600
#9F92A8 - 700
#7F7587 - 800
#605865 - 900
#403A43 - 950
#201D22
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Amethyst
- Complementary
#BACAAF≈ Pale Dusty Leaf - Analogous −30°
#B2AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Blue - Analogous +30°
#CAAFC7≈ Pale Dusty Cerise - Triadic +120°
#CABFAF≈ Pale Dusty Orange - Triadic +240°
#AFCABF≈ Pale Dusty Mint - Split 150°
#C7CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#AFCAB2≈ Pale Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 10.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Amethyst
background-color: #BFAFCA;color: #BFAFCA;background-color: rgb(191, 175, 202);background-color: hsl(276, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-amethyst: #BFAFCA; }class="bg-[#BFAFCA]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Amethyst
- Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Pale Dusty Iris
#B7AFCA - Pale Dusty Orchid
#C7AFCA - Pale Dusty Indigo
#B5AFCA - Pale Dusty Magenta
#CAAFCA - Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#CAAFC7 - Pale Dusty Cerise
#CAAFC5 - Pale Dusty Ultramarine
#B2AFCA - Pale Dusty Raspberry
#CAAFC2
More purple shades
- Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Deep Dusty Amethyst
#5A4568 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Medium Light Dusty Amethyst
#987EA9 - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Very Pale Dusty Amethyst
#D3C8DA - Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB - Darkest Grape
#240033 - Very Dark Grape
#40005C - Dark Grape
#5D0085
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Amethyst?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Amethyst is #BFAFCA.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Amethyst?
Pale Dusty Amethyst has an RGB value of 191, 175, 202 (rgb(191, 175, 202)). In HSL it is 276°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Amethyst?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 and black text has 10.20:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Amethyst?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Amethyst is #BACAAF. Analogous colors #B2AFCA and #CAAFC7 also pair well.