Palest Dusty Periwinkle is a very light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E4E0EB, which equals rgb(228, 224, 235) in RGB and hsl(262, 22%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C3 M5 Y0 K8, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E4E0EB - RGB
228, 224, 235 - HSL
262°, 22%, 90% - CMYK
3, 5, 0, 8 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, muted
About Palest 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 16.16:1. Its complementary color is #E7EBE0.
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Palest Dusty Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #E4E0EB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 224, 235) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 22%, 90%) |
| HSV | 262°, 5%, 92% |
| CMYK | 3%, 5%, 0%, 8% |
| Decimal | 14999787 |
Shades and tints of Palest Dusty Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBFAFC - 100
#F6F5F8 - 200
#F2F0F5 - 300
#EDEAF2 - 400
#E9E5EE - 500
#E4E0EB - 600
#BEBBC4 - 700
#98959D - 800
#727076 - 900
#4C4B4E - 950
#262527
Color harmonies for Palest Dusty Periwinkle
- Complementary
#E7EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Apple - Analogous −30°
#E0E1EB≈ Palest Dusty Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#EAE0EB≈ Palest Dusty Purple - Triadic +120°
#EBE4E0≈ Palest Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#E0EBE4≈ Palest Dusty Jade - Split 150°
#EBEAE0≈ Palest Dusty Marigold - Split 210°
#E1EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Green
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Dusty Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 1.30:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Dusty Periwinkle | Aa | 16.16:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Dusty Periwinkle
background-color: #E4E0EB;color: #E4E0EB;background-color: rgb(228, 224, 235);background-color: hsl(262, 22%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-dusty-periwinkle: #E4E0EB; }class="bg-[#E4E0EB]"Colors similar to Palest Dusty Periwinkle
- Palest Dusty Iris
#E3E0EB - Palest Dusty Indigo
#E2E0EB - Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB - Palest Dusty Ultramarine
#E1E0EB - Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB - Palest Dusty Blue
#E0E0EB - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Palest Dusty Royal
#E0E1EB - Palest Dusty Cobalt
#E0E2EB - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Palest Dusty Sapphire
#E0E3EB - Palest Dusty Orchid
#EAE0EB
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699 - Medium Light Dusty Periwinkle
#907EA9 - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#BAAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Periwinkle
#CFC8DA - Darkest Violet
#190033 - Very Dark Violet
#2E005C - Dark Violet Tone
#420085 - Deep Violet
#5700AD - Medium Dark Violet
#6B00D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Dusty Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Palest Dusty Periwinkle is #E4E0EB.
What is the RGB value of Palest Dusty Periwinkle?
Palest Dusty Periwinkle has an RGB value of 228, 224, 235 (rgb(228, 224, 235)). In HSL it is 262°, 22%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Dusty Periwinkle?
Use black text on Palest Dusty Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 and black text has 16.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Dusty Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Palest Dusty Periwinkle is #E7EBE0. Analogous colors #E0E1EB and #EAE0EB also pair well.