Palest Muted Periwinkle is a very light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E3DBF0, which equals rgb(227, 219, 240) in RGB and hsl(263, 41%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C5 M9 Y0 K6, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E3DBF0 - RGB
227, 219, 240 - HSL
263°, 41%, 90% - CMYK
5, 9, 0, 6 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, moderately saturated
About Palest Muted 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. 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 15.66:1. Its complementary color is #E8F0DB.
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Palest Muted Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #E3DBF0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 219, 240) |
| HSL | hsl(263, 41%, 90%) |
| HSV | 263°, 9%, 94% |
| CMYK | 5%, 9%, 0%, 6% |
| Decimal | 14932976 |
Shades and tints of Palest Muted Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAF9FD - 100
#F6F3FA - 200
#F1EDF8 - 300
#ECE7F5 - 400
#E8E1F3 - 500
#E3DBF0 - 600
#BDB7C8 - 700
#9792A0 - 800
#726E78 - 900
#4C4950 - 950
#262528
Color harmonies for Palest Muted Periwinkle
- Complementary
#E8F0DB≈ Palest Muted Apple - Analogous −30°
#DBDDF0≈ Palest Muted Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#EEDBF0≈ Palest Muted Purple - Triadic +120°
#F0E3DB≈ Palest Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#DBF0E3≈ Palest Muted Jade - Split 150°
#F0EEDB≈ Palest Muted Marigold - Split 210°
#DDF0DB≈ Palest Muted Green
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Muted Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Muted Periwinkle | Aa | 15.66:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Muted Periwinkle
background-color: #E3DBF0;color: #E3DBF0;background-color: rgb(227, 219, 240);background-color: hsl(263, 41%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-muted-periwinkle: #E3DBF0; }class="bg-[#E3DBF0]"Colors similar to Palest Muted Periwinkle
- Palest Muted Iris
#E1DBF0 - Palest Muted Violet
#E6DBF0 - Palest Muted Indigo
#DFDBF0 - Palest Muted Amethyst
#E8DBF0 - Palest Muted Ultramarine
#DDDBF0 - Palest Muted Grape
#EADBF0 - Palest Dusty Iris
#E3E0EB - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Palest Dusty Indigo
#E2E0EB - Palest Soft Periwinkle
#E2D6F5 - Palest Soft Violet
#E5D6F5 - Palest Dusty Ultramarine
#E1E0EB
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Muted Periwinkle
#634096 - Muted Periwinkle
#754DB2 - Medium Light Muted Periwinkle
#8B69BF - Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Periwinkle
#CDBFE3 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#403550 - Deep Dusty Periwinkle
#534568 - Medium Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#675681 - Dusty Periwinkle
#7A6699
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Muted Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Palest Muted Periwinkle is #E3DBF0.
What is the RGB value of Palest Muted Periwinkle?
Palest Muted Periwinkle has an RGB value of 227, 219, 240 (rgb(227, 219, 240)). In HSL it is 263°, 41%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Muted Periwinkle?
Use black text on Palest Muted Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 and black text has 15.66:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Muted Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Palest Muted Periwinkle is #E8F0DB. Analogous colors #DBDDF0 and #EEDBF0 also pair well.