Pale Muted Violet is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BDA2D7, which equals rgb(189, 162, 215) in RGB and hsl(271, 40%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C12 M25 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BDA2D7 - RGB
189, 162, 215 - HSL
271°, 40%, 74% - CMYK
12, 25, 0, 16 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Muted Violet
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.31:1. Its complementary color is #BCD7A2.
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Pale Muted Violet color codes
| HEX | #BDA2D7 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 162, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(271, 40%, 74%) |
| HSV | 271°, 25%, 84% |
| CMYK | 12%, 25%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 12427991 |
Shades and tints of Pale Muted Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F0F8 - 100
#E9E0F2 - 200
#DED1EB - 300
#D3C1E4 - 400
#C8B2DE - 500
#BDA2D7 - 600
#9E87B3 - 700
#7E6C8F - 800
#5F516C - 900
#3F3648 - 950
#201B24
Color harmonies for Pale Muted Violet
- Complementary
#BCD7A2≈ Pale Muted Apple - Analogous −30°
#A3A2D7≈ Pale Muted Blue - Analogous +30°
#D7A2D6≈ Pale Muted Magenta - Triadic +120°
#D7BEA2≈ Pale Muted Orange - Triadic +240°
#A2D7BE≈ Pale Muted Mint - Split 150°
#D6D7A2≈ Pale Muted Yellow - Split 210°
#A2D7A3≈ Pale Muted Green
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Muted Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Muted Violet | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Muted Violet | Aa | 9.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Muted Violet
background-color: #BDA2D7;color: #BDA2D7;background-color: rgb(189, 162, 215);background-color: hsl(271, 40%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-muted-violet: #BDA2D7; }class="bg-[#BDA2D7]"Colors similar to Pale Muted Violet
- Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Pale Muted Grape
#C7A2D7 - Pale Muted Iris
#B2A2D7 - Pale Muted Indigo
#ADA2D7 - Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Lilac
#C8A2C8 - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4 - Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Pale Dusty Grape
#C2AFCA
More purple shades
- Dark Muted Violet
#42285D - Deep Muted Violet
#573479 - Medium Dark Muted Violet
#6B4096 - Muted Violet
#7F4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Violet
#9469BF - Light Muted Violet
#A886CB - Very Pale Muted Violet
#D1BFE3 - Palest Muted Violet
#E6DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Violet
#2E2537 - Dark Dusty Violet
#423550 - Deep Dusty Violet
#574568
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Muted Violet?
The HEX code for Pale Muted Violet is #BDA2D7.
What is the RGB value of Pale Muted Violet?
Pale Muted Violet has an RGB value of 189, 162, 215 (rgb(189, 162, 215)). In HSL it is 271°, 40%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Muted Violet?
Use black text on Pale Muted Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 and black text has 9.31:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Muted Violet?
The complementary color of Pale Muted Violet is #BCD7A2. Analogous colors #A3A2D7 and #D7A2D6 also pair well.