Purple color · XKCD survey name
Faded Purple Color Code: #916E99
Faded Purple is a medium, muted magenta color with the hexadecimal value #916E99. In RGB it is 145, 110, 153 and in HSL it is 289°, 17%, 52%. Black text reads best on it (4.89:1 contrast).
Faded Purple color values
#916E99
rgb(145, 110, 153)
hsl(289, 17%, 52%)
289, 28%, 60%
hwb(289 43% 40%)
5%, 28%, 0%, 40%
9531033
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Faded Purple?
“Faded 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 289° places it in the magenta part of the color wheel, with 17% saturation (muted) and 52% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 47% of them and more saturated than 0% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.195, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Faded Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 52% and its relative luminance is 0.195. Black text reads best on it (4.89:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Faded Purple
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 4.29:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 4.89:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Faded 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 Faded Purple
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Faded Purple
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (4.89:1 contrast with black)
- Calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Tags, badges and highlights
- Creative and entertainment branding
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
Use Faded Purple in CSS
:root {
--color-faded-purple: #916E99;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-faded-purple);
background-color: #916E99;
border: 2px solid #916E99;
}Questions about Faded Purple
What is the HEX code for Faded Purple?
Faded Purple is #916E99.
What is the RGB value of Faded Purple?
The RGB value of Faded Purple is 145, 110, 153: 145 red, 110 green and 153 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(145, 110, 153) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Faded Purple?
The HSL value of Faded Purple is 289°, 17%, 52% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(289, 17%, 52%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Faded Purple?
A standard conversion gives about C 5%, M 28%, Y 0%, K 40%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Faded Purple a light or dark color?
Faded Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 52% and its relative luminance is 0.195. Black text reads best on it (4.89:1 contrast).
How does Faded Purple look with white text?
White text on Faded Purple has a contrast ratio of 4.29:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Faded Purple look with black text?
Black text on Faded Purple has a contrast ratio of 4.89:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Faded Purple?
Gray Green is its complementary color, and Dark Lavender sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Faded Purple be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (4.89:1 contrast with black); 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 Faded Purple in CSS?
Use color: #916E99; for text, background-color: #916E99; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-faded-purple: #916E99; and reuse it with var(--color-faded-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.