Palest Dusty Amethyst is a very light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E7E0EB, which equals rgb(231, 224, 235) in RGB and hsl(278, 22%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M5 Y0 K8, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E7E0EB - RGB
231, 224, 235 - HSL
278°, 22%, 90% - CMYK
2, 5, 0, 8 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, muted
About Palest Dusty Amethyst
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 16.26:1. Its complementary color is #E4EBE0.
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Palest Dusty Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #E7E0EB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 224, 235) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 22%, 90%) |
| HSV | 278°, 5%, 92% |
| CMYK | 2%, 5%, 0%, 8% |
| Decimal | 15196395 |
Shades and tints of Palest Dusty Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBFAFC - 100
#F7F5F8 - 200
#F3F0F5 - 300
#EFEAF2 - 400
#EBE5EE - 500
#E7E0EB - 600
#C1BBC4 - 700
#9A959D - 800
#747076 - 900
#4D4B4E - 950
#272527
Color harmonies for Palest Dusty Amethyst
- Complementary
#E4EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Leaf - Analogous −30°
#E1E0EB≈ Palest Dusty Blue - Analogous +30°
#EBE0EA≈ Palest Dusty Magenta - Triadic +120°
#EBE7E0≈ Palest Dusty Orange - Triadic +240°
#E0EBE7≈ Palest Dusty Mint - Split 150°
#EAEBE0≈ Palest Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#E0EBE1≈ Palest Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Dusty Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Dusty Amethyst | Aa | 16.26:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Dusty Amethyst
background-color: #E7E0EB;color: #E7E0EB;background-color: rgb(231, 224, 235);background-color: hsl(278, 22%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-dusty-amethyst: #E7E0EB; }class="bg-[#E7E0EB]"Colors similar to Palest Dusty Amethyst
- Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Palest Dusty Orchid
#EAE0EB - Palest Dusty Iris
#E3E0EB - Palest Dusty Magenta
#EBE0EB - Palest Dusty Fuchsia
#EBE0EA - Palest Dusty Cerise
#EBE0E9 - Palest Dusty Raspberry
#EBE0E8 - Palest Dusty Indigo
#E2E0EB - Palest Dusty Rose
#EBE0E7
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Dusty Amethyst
#856699 - Medium Light Dusty Amethyst
#987EA9 - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Pale Dusty Amethyst
#BFAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Amethyst
#D3C8DA - Darkest Grape
#240033 - Very Dark Grape
#40005C - Dark Grape
#5D0085 - Deep Grape
#7900AD - Medium Dark Grape
#9600D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Dusty Amethyst?
The HEX code for Palest Dusty Amethyst is #E7E0EB.
What is the RGB value of Palest Dusty Amethyst?
Palest Dusty Amethyst has an RGB value of 231, 224, 235 (rgb(231, 224, 235)). In HSL it is 278°, 22%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Dusty Amethyst?
Use black text on Palest Dusty Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 and black text has 16.26:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Dusty Amethyst?
The complementary color of Palest Dusty Amethyst is #E4EBE0. Analogous colors #E1E0EB and #EBE0EA also pair well.