Pale Muted Periwinkle is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B7A2D7, which equals rgb(183, 162, 215) in RGB and hsl(264, 40%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C15 M25 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B7A2D7 - RGB
183, 162, 215 - HSL
264°, 40%, 74% - CMYK
15, 25, 0, 16 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Muted 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. 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 9.16:1. Its complementary color is #C2D7A2.
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Pale Muted Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #B7A2D7 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 162, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 40%, 74%) |
| HSV | 264°, 25%, 84% |
| CMYK | 15%, 25%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 12034775 |
Shades and tints of Pale Muted Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F3F0F8 - 100
#E7E0F2 - 200
#DBD1EB - 300
#CFC1E4 - 400
#C3B2DE - 500
#B7A2D7 - 600
#9987B3 - 700
#7A6C8F - 800
#5C516C - 900
#3D3648 - 950
#1F1B24
Color harmonies for Pale Muted Periwinkle
- Complementary
#C2D7A2≈ Pale Muted Apple - Analogous −30°
#A2A7D7≈ Pale Muted Blue - Analogous +30°
#D2A2D7≈ Pale Muted Purple - Triadic +120°
#D7B7A2≈ Pale Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#A2D7B7≈ Pale Muted Jade - Split 150°
#D7D2A2≈ Pale Muted Marigold - Split 210°
#A7D7A2≈ Pale Muted Green
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Muted Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 9.16:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Muted Periwinkle
background-color: #B7A2D7;color: #B7A2D7;background-color: rgb(183, 162, 215);background-color: hsl(264, 40%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-muted-periwinkle: #B7A2D7; }class="bg-[#B7A2D7]"Colors similar to Pale Muted Periwinkle
- Pale Muted Iris
#B2A2D7 - Pale Muted Violet
#BDA2D7 - Pale Muted Indigo
#ADA2D7 - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Pale Muted Ultramarine
#A7A2D7 - Pale Muted Grape
#C7A2D7 - Pale Dusty Iris
#B7AFCA - Pale Dusty Indigo
#B5AFCA - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Pale Dusty Ultramarine
#B2AFCA - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4
More purple shades
- Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Deep Muted Periwinkle
#503479 - Medium Dark Muted Periwinkle
#634096 - Muted Periwinkle
#754DB2 - Medium Light Muted Periwinkle
#8B69BF - Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB - Very Pale Muted Periwinkle
#CDBFE3 - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Deep Dusty Periwinkle
#534568
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Muted Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Pale Muted Periwinkle is #B7A2D7.
What is the RGB value of Pale Muted Periwinkle?
Pale Muted Periwinkle has an RGB value of 183, 162, 215 (rgb(183, 162, 215)). In HSL it is 264°, 40%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Muted Periwinkle?
Use black text on Pale Muted Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 and black text has 9.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Muted Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Pale Muted Periwinkle is #C2D7A2. Analogous colors #A2A7D7 and #D2A2D7 also pair well.