Pale Dusty Purple is a medium-light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C5AFCA, which equals rgb(197, 175, 202) in RGB and hsl(289, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M13 Y0 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C5AFCA - RGB
197, 175, 202 - HSL
289°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
2, 13, 0, 21 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty 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. 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 10.36:1. Its complementary color is #B4CAAF.
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Pale Dusty Purple color codes
| HEX | #C5AFCA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 175, 202) |
| HSL | hsl(289, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 289°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 2%, 13%, 0%, 21% |
| Decimal | 12955594 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5F2F6 - 100
#ECE4ED - 200
#E2D7E5 - 300
#D8CADC - 400
#CFBCD3 - 500
#C5AFCA - 600
#A492A8 - 700
#837587 - 800
#635865 - 900
#423A43 - 950
#211D22
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Purple
- Complementary
#B4CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Clover - Analogous −30°
#B8AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Iris - Analogous +30°
#CAAFC2≈ Pale Dusty Cerise - Triadic +120°
#CAC5AF≈ Pale Dusty Gold - Triadic +240°
#AFCAC5≈ Pale Dusty Teal - Split 150°
#C2CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Spring Bud - Split 210°
#AFCAB8≈ Pale Dusty Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Purple | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Purple | Aa | 10.36:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Purple
background-color: #C5AFCA;color: #C5AFCA;background-color: rgb(197, 175, 202);background-color: hsl(289, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-purple: #C5AFCA; }class="bg-[#C5AFCA]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Purple
- Pale Dusty Orchid
#C7AFCA - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA - Pale Dusty Magenta
#CAAFCA - Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#CAAFC7 - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Pale Dusty Cerise
#CAAFC5 - Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Pale Dusty Raspberry
#CAAFC2 - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Pale Dusty Rose
#CAAFBF - Pale Dusty Blush
#CAAFBD - Pale Dusty Iris
#B7AFCA
More purple shades
- Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Deep Dusty Purple
#614568 - Medium Dark Dusty Purple
#785681 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9 - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Very Pale Dusty Purple
#D7C8DA - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Darkest Orchid
#2E0033 - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Purple?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Purple is #C5AFCA.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Purple?
Pale Dusty Purple has an RGB value of 197, 175, 202 (rgb(197, 175, 202)). In HSL it is 289°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Purple?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 and black text has 10.36:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Purple?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Purple is #B4CAAF. Analogous colors #B8AFCA and #CAAFC2 also pair well.