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Misty Purple
Misty Purple
#C1B2D1Click to copy
Misty Purple Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(193, 178, 209)Copy
HSLhsl(269, 25%, 76%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(269, 15%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(8%, 15%, 0%, 18%)Copy
Misty Purple Color Schemes
Complementary
#C1B2D1
Click to copy#C2D1B2
Click to copyAnalogous
#B2B3D1
Click to copy#D1B2D1
Click to copySplit Complementary
#D1D1B2
Click to copy#B3D1B2
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C1B2D1
Click to copy#F4F3F6
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#8E72AB
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Click to copy#281E33
Click to copyMisty Purple WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.99 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.82 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.35 : 1
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Misty Purple Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Misty Purple Color Introduction
Definition
Misty Purple (HEX #C1B2D1) has the RGB value rgb(193, 178, 209), the HSL value hsl(269°, 25%, 76%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(8%, 15%, 0%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Misty Purple is #C2D1B2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B2B2D1 and #D0B2D1 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#D1D0B2, #B2D1B2) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Misty Purple uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Misty Purple has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 against white and 10.56:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Purple sits between warm and cool, evoking lavender, amethyst and twilight. Mysterious and luxurious, it has long been associated with royalty and artistic creation. Specifically, Misty Purple has a lightness of 76% and a saturation of 25%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A purple with a hazy, misty feel, low in saturation and visually soothing; suited to bedrooms and women's clothing.
Color Psychology
Purple can evoke romance, imagination and nobility, with a marked air of mystery; psychologically it symbolizes elegance, spirituality and creativity. For this reason Misty Purple tends to leave a first impression of being mysterious and elegant in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Purple suits beauty and skincare, art exhibitions, mysterious themes and any scene that needs a sophisticated, romantic feel. In real projects, Misty Purple is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Purple”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Misty Purple Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
