Pale Dusty Periwinkle is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BAAFCA, which equals rgb(186, 175, 202) in RGB and hsl(264, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C8 M13 Y0 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BAAFCA - RGB
186, 175, 202 - HSL
264°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
8, 13, 0, 21 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Periwinkle
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 10.07:1. Its complementary color is #BFCAAF.
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Pale Dusty Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #BAAFCA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 175, 202) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 264°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 8%, 13%, 0%, 21% |
| Decimal | 12234698 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F2F6 - 100
#E8E4ED - 200
#DDD7E5 - 300
#D1CADC - 400
#C6BCD3 - 500
#BAAFCA - 600
#9B92A8 - 700
#7C7587 - 800
#5D5865 - 900
#3E3A43 - 950
#1F1D22
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Periwinkle
- Complementary
#BFCAAF≈ Pale Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#AFB2CA≈ Pale Dusty Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#C7AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Purple - Triadic +120°
#CABAAF≈ Pale Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#AFCABA≈ Pale Dusty Jade - Split 150°
#CAC7AF≈ Pale Dusty Marigold - Split 210°
#B2CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 10.07:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Periwinkle
background-color: #BAAFCA;color: #BAAFCA;background-color: rgb(186, 175, 202);background-color: hsl(264, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-periwinkle: #BAAFCA; }class="bg-[#BAAFCA]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Periwinkle
- Pale Dusty Iris
#B7AFCA - Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Pale Dusty Indigo
#B5AFCA - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Pale Dusty Ultramarine
#B2AFCA - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Pale Dusty Blue
#AFAFCA - Pale Dusty Purple
#C5AFCA - Pale Dusty Royal
#AFB2CA - Pale Dusty Orchid
#C7AFCA - Pale Dusty Cobalt
#AFB5CA - Pale Dusty Sapphire
#AFB7CA
More purple shades
- Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Deep Dusty Periwinkle
#534568 - Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Medium Light Dusty Periwinkle
#907EA9 - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Very Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#CFC8DA - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Darkest Violet
#190033 - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C - Dark Violet Tone
#420085
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Periwinkle is #BAAFCA.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Periwinkle?
Pale Dusty Periwinkle has an RGB value of 186, 175, 202 (rgb(186, 175, 202)). In HSL it is 264°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Periwinkle?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 and black text has 10.07:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Periwinkle is #BFCAAF. Analogous colors #AFB2CA and #C7AFCA also pair well.