Dusk
Also known as: Roman Violet, Purple Navy, Baby Whale, Mauve Dusk
Dusk sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle blue that feels steady and dependable. Try it in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.22:1.
Dusk color codes
- HEX
- #4E5481
- RGB
- rgb(78, 84, 129)
- RGBA
- rgba(78, 84, 129, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(233, 25%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(233, 40%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(40%, 35%, 0%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(36.7 6.8 -26.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.1% 0.074 277.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslateblue#483D8B · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 5000 — Violet blue#384C70 · ΔE 6.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dusk works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dusk
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dusk by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.22:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.91:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dusk background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dusk
Dusk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dusk
Dusk triad
Similar colors
- Deep Indigo#4C567A · ΔE 2.6
- Twilight#4E518B · ΔE 2.8
- Wizard#4D5B88 · ΔE 3.1
- Sailor#445780 · ΔE 4.0
- Intergalactic#4D516C · ΔE 5.6
- Berry Jam#655883 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dusk is closest to Olivary.
Dusk FAQs
What color is Dusk?
Dusk is a medium blue with the hex code #4E5481. In HSL terms it has a hue of 233°, 25% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dusk?
The hex code for Dusk is #4E5481. In RGB it's rgb(78, 84, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(40%, 35%, 0%, 49%).
What colors go well with Dusk?
Dusk pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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