Very Dark Dusty Purple is a dark, muted shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #332537, which equals rgb(51, 37, 55) in RGB and hsl(287, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M33 Y0 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#332537 - RGB
51, 37, 55 - HSL
287°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
7, 33, 0, 78 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark Dusty Purple
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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.38:1. Its complementary color is #293725.
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Very Dark Dusty Purple color codes
| HEX | #332537 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 37, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(287, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 287°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 7%, 33%, 0%, 78% |
| Decimal | 3351863 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDDBDE - 100
#BBB6BC - 200
#99929B - 300
#776E7A - 400
#554958 - 500
#332537 - 600
#2B1F2E - 700
#221925 - 800
#1A131C - 900
#110C12 - 950
#090609
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Purple
- Complementary
#293725≈ Very Dark Dusty Clover - Analogous −30°
#2A2537≈ Very Dark Dusty Indigo - Analogous +30°
#372532≈ Very Dark Dusty Cerise - Triadic +120°
#373325≈ Very Dark Dusty Amber - Triadic +240°
#253733≈ Very Dark Dusty Aquamarine - Split 150°
#323725≈ Very Dark Dusty Lime - Split 210°
#25372A≈ Very Dark Dusty Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Purple | Aa | 14.38:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Purple | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Purple
background-color: #332537;color: #332537;background-color: rgb(51, 37, 55);background-color: hsl(287, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-purple: #332537; }class="bg-[#332537]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Purple
- Very Dark Dusty Grape
#322537 - Very Dark Dusty Orchid
#352537 - Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537 - Very Dark Dusty Magenta
#372537 - Very Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#372535 - Very Dark Dusty Violet
#2E2537 - Very Dark Dusty Cerise
#372533 - Very Dark Dusty Raspberry
#372532 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Very Dark Dusty Rose
#372530 - Very Dark Dusty Iris
#2A2537 - Very Dark Dusty Blush
#37252E
More purple shades
- Muted Purple
#9E4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Purple
#AE69BF - Light Muted Purple
#BD86CB - Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Very Pale Muted Purple
#DCBFE3 - Palest Muted Purple
#ECDBF0 - Dark Dusty Purple
#4A3550 - Deep Dusty Purple
#614568 - Medium Dark Dusty Purple
#785681 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Medium Light Dusty Purple
#A17EA9
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Purple?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Purple is #332537.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Purple?
Very Dark Dusty Purple has an RGB value of 51, 37, 55 (rgb(51, 37, 55)). In HSL it is 287°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Purple?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.38:1 and black text has 1.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Purple?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Purple is #293725. Analogous colors #2A2537 and #372532 also pair well.