Palest Muted Amethyst is a very light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E8DBF0, which equals rgb(232, 219, 240) in RGB and hsl(277, 41%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C3 M9 Y0 K6, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E8DBF0 - RGB
232, 219, 240 - HSL
277°, 41%, 90% - CMYK
3, 9, 0, 6 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, moderately saturated
About Palest Muted 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. 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 15.82:1. Its complementary color is #E3F0DB.
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Palest Muted Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #E8DBF0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 219, 240) |
| HSL | hsl(277, 41%, 90%) |
| HSV | 277°, 9%, 94% |
| CMYK | 3%, 9%, 0%, 6% |
| Decimal | 15260656 |
Shades and tints of Palest Muted Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBF9FD - 100
#F7F3FA - 200
#F4EDF8 - 300
#F0E7F5 - 400
#ECE1F3 - 500
#E8DBF0 - 600
#C1B7C8 - 700
#9B92A0 - 800
#746E78 - 900
#4D4950 - 950
#272528
Color harmonies for Palest Muted Amethyst
- Complementary
#E3F0DB≈ Palest Muted Leaf - Analogous −30°
#DDDBF0≈ Palest Muted Blue - Analogous +30°
#F0DBEE≈ Palest Muted Magenta - Triadic +120°
#F0E8DB≈ Palest Muted Orange - Triadic +240°
#DBF0E8≈ Palest Muted Mint - Split 150°
#EEF0DB≈ Palest Muted Lime - Split 210°
#DBF0DD≈ Palest Muted Green
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Muted Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Muted Amethyst | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Muted Amethyst | Aa | 15.82:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Muted Amethyst
background-color: #E8DBF0;color: #E8DBF0;background-color: rgb(232, 219, 240);background-color: hsl(277, 41%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-muted-amethyst: #E8DBF0; }class="bg-[#E8DBF0]"Colors similar to Palest Muted Amethyst
- Palest Muted Violet
#E6DBF0 - Palest Muted Grape
#EADBF0 - Palest Muted Purple
#ECDBF0 - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Palest Muted Orchid
#EEDBF0 - Palest Muted Iris
#E1DBF0 - Palest Dusty Grape
#E8E0EB - Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5 - Palest Dusty Purple
#E9E0EB - Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB - Palest Dusty Orchid
#EAE0EB - Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Muted Amethyst
#744096 - Muted Amethyst
#8A4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Amethyst
#9C69BF - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Amethyst
#D5BFE3 - Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550 - Deep Dusty Amethyst
#5A4568 - Medium Dark Dusty Amethyst
#6F5681 - Dusty Amethyst
#856699
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Muted Amethyst?
The HEX code for Palest Muted Amethyst is #E8DBF0.
What is the RGB value of Palest Muted Amethyst?
Palest Muted Amethyst has an RGB value of 232, 219, 240 (rgb(232, 219, 240)). In HSL it is 277°, 41%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Muted Amethyst?
Use black text on Palest Muted Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 and black text has 15.82:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Muted Amethyst?
The complementary color of Palest Muted Amethyst is #E3F0DB. Analogous colors #DDDBF0 and #F0DBEE also pair well.