Pale Dusty Orchid is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C7AFCA, which equals rgb(199, 175, 202) in RGB and hsl(293, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C1 M13 Y0 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C7AFCA - RGB
199, 175, 202 - HSL
293°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
1, 13, 0, 21 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Orchid
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.41:1. Its complementary color is #B3CAAF.
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Pale Dusty Orchid color codes
| HEX | #C7AFCA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 175, 202) |
| HSL | hsl(293, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 293°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 1%, 13%, 0%, 21% |
| Decimal | 13086666 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F2F6 - 100
#ECE4ED - 200
#E3D7E5 - 300
#DACADC - 400
#D0BCD3 - 500
#C7AFCA - 600
#A692A8 - 700
#857587 - 800
#645865 - 900
#423A43 - 950
#211D22
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Orchid
- Complementary
#B3CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#BAAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Iris - Analogous +30°
#CAAFC0≈ Pale Dusty Rose - Triadic +120°
#CAC7AF≈ Pale Dusty Marigold - Triadic +240°
#AFCAC7≈ Pale Dusty Turquoise - Split 150°
#C0CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Spring Bud - Split 210°
#AFCABA≈ Pale Dusty Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Orchid | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Orchid | Aa | 10.41:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Orchid
background-color: #C7AFCA;color: #C7AFCA;background-color: rgb(199, 175, 202);background-color: hsl(293, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-orchid: #C7AFCA; }class="bg-[#C7AFCA]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Orchid
- Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Pale Dusty Magenta
#CAAFCA - Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#CAAFC7 - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Pale Dusty Cerise
#CAAFC5 - Pale Dusty Raspberry
#CAAFC2 - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Pale Dusty Rose
#CAAFBF - Pale Dusty Blush
#CAAFBD - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Pale Dusty Carmine
#CAAFBA
More purple shades
- Very Pale Muted Orchid
#E0BFE3 - Palest Muted Orchid
#EEDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Orchid
#352537 - Dark Dusty Orchid
#4D3550 - Deep Dusty Orchid
#654568 - Medium Dark Dusty Orchid
#7C5681 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Medium Light Dusty Orchid
#A57EA9 - Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA - Very Pale Dusty Orchid
#D8C8DA - Palest Dusty Orchid
#EAE0EB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Orchid?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Orchid is #C7AFCA.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Orchid?
Pale Dusty Orchid has an RGB value of 199, 175, 202 (rgb(199, 175, 202)). In HSL it is 293°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Orchid?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 and black text has 10.41:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Orchid?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Orchid is #B3CAAF. Analogous colors #BAAFCA and #CAAFC0 also pair well.