Purple color · XKCD survey name
Dull Purple Color Code: #84597E
The HEX code for Dull Purple is #84597E. It is a medium-dark, muted magenta color made of 132 red, 89 green and 126 blue (HSL 308°, 19%, 43%). White text reads comfortably on it (5.65:1 contrast).
Dull Purple color values
#84597E
rgb(132, 89, 126)
hsl(308, 19%, 43%)
308, 33%, 52%
hwb(308 35% 48%)
0%, 33%, 5%, 48%
8673662
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dull Purple?
“Dull Purple” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 308° places it in the magenta part of the color wheel, with 19% saturation (muted) and 43% lightness (medium-dark). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 31% of them and more saturated than 3% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.136, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Dull Purple counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 43% and its relative luminance is 0.136. White text reads comfortably on it (5.65:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dull Purple
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.65:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.71:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dull Purple
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Dull Purple
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Dull Purple
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.65:1 contrast)
- Calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Creative and entertainment branding
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
- Illustrations and hero sections
Use Dull Purple in CSS
:root {
--color-dull-purple: #84597E;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dull-purple);
background-color: #84597E;
border: 2px solid #84597E;
}Questions about Dull Purple
What is the HEX code for Dull Purple?
Dull Purple is #84597E.
What is the RGB value of Dull Purple?
The RGB value of Dull Purple is 132, 89, 126: 132 red, 89 green and 126 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(132, 89, 126) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dull Purple?
The HSL value of Dull Purple is 308°, 19%, 43% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(308, 19%, 43%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dull Purple?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 33%, Y 5%, K 48%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dull Purple a light or dark color?
Dull Purple counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 43% and its relative luminance is 0.136. White text reads comfortably on it (5.65:1 contrast).
How does Dull Purple look with white text?
White text on Dull Purple has a contrast ratio of 5.65:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Dull Purple look with black text?
Black text on Dull Purple has a contrast ratio of 3.71:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Dull Purple?
Slate Green is its complementary color, and Muted Purple sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dull Purple be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.65:1 contrast); calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Dull Purple in CSS?
Use color: #84597E; for text, background-color: #84597E; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dull-purple: #84597E; and reuse it with var(--color-dull-purple).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.