Palest Dusty Violet is a very light, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E6E0EB, which equals rgb(230, 224, 235) in RGB and hsl(273, 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
#E6E0EB - RGB
230, 224, 235 - HSL
273°, 22%, 90% - CMYK
2, 5, 0, 8 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, muted
About Palest Dusty 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. 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 16.23:1. Its complementary color is #E5EBE0.
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Palest Dusty Violet color codes
| HEX | #E6E0EB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 224, 235) |
| HSL | hsl(273, 22%, 90%) |
| HSV | 273°, 5%, 92% |
| CMYK | 2%, 5%, 0%, 8% |
| Decimal | 15130859 |
Shades and tints of Palest Dusty Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBFAFC - 100
#F7F5F8 - 200
#F3F0F5 - 300
#EEEAF2 - 400
#EAE5EE - 500
#E6E0EB - 600
#C0BBC4 - 700
#99959D - 800
#737076 - 900
#4D4B4E - 950
#262527
Color harmonies for Palest Dusty Violet
- Complementary
#E5EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Fern - Analogous −30°
#E0E0EB≈ Palest Dusty Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#EBE0EB≈ Palest Dusty Fuchsia - Triadic +120°
#EBE6E0≈ Palest Dusty Tangerine - Triadic +240°
#E0EBE6≈ Palest Dusty Seafoam - Split 150°
#EBEBE0≈ Palest Dusty Citron - Split 210°
#E0EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Kelly
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Dusty Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Dusty Violet | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Dusty Violet | Aa | 16.23:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Dusty Violet
background-color: #E6E0EB;color: #E6E0EB;background-color: rgb(230, 224, 235);background-color: hsl(273, 22%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-dusty-violet: #E6E0EB; }class="bg-[#E6E0EB]"Colors similar to Palest Dusty Violet
- Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Palest Dusty Iris
#E3E0EB - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Palest Dusty Indigo
#E2E0EB - Palest Dusty Orchid
#EAE0EB - Palest Dusty Ultramarine
#E1E0EB - Palest Dusty Magenta
#EBE0EB - Palest Dusty Fuchsia
#EBE0EA - Palest Dusty Cerise
#EBE0E9 - Palest Dusty Raspberry
#EBE0E8
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Violet
#6B5681 - Dusty Violet
#7F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Violet
#947EA9 - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Violet
#D1C8DA - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Dark Amethyst
#500085 - Deep Amethyst
#6800AD - Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Dusty Violet?
The HEX code for Palest Dusty Violet is #E6E0EB.
What is the RGB value of Palest Dusty Violet?
Palest Dusty Violet has an RGB value of 230, 224, 235 (rgb(230, 224, 235)). In HSL it is 273°, 22%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Dusty Violet?
Use black text on Palest Dusty Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 and black text has 16.23:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Dusty Violet?
The complementary color of Palest Dusty Violet is #E5EBE0. Analogous colors #E0E0EB and #EBE0EB also pair well.