Information about Dusty Lavender color

#AC86A8 - Dusty Lavender color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#AC86A8, known as "Dusty Lavender", falls into the Magenta Color Family — Low Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(172, 134, 168) — 67.5% red, 52.5% green, 65.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 2 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted magenta, #AC86A8 has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Heather (#A484AC). Slightly further away sit Grayish Magenta (#A87DA8) and Opera Mauve (#B784A7).

In RGB terms — rgb(172, 134, 168) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #AC86A8: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for white. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Dusty Lavender" in the Register.

Dusty Lavender color variations

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Dusty Lavender color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to Dusty Lavender

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Dusty Lavender color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC86A8
  • RGB172, 134, 168
  • CMYK0, 15, 2, 33
  • HSL306°, 19%, 60%
  • HSL Precise306.316°, 18.627%, 60%
  • HSV306°, 22%, 67%
  • HSB306°, 22%, 67%
  • HEX IDAC86A8
  • DECIMAL ID11306664
  • Name Length14
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
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