Light Soft Amethyst is a medium-light, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B374DC, which equals rgb(179, 116, 220) in RGB and hsl(276, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C19 M47 Y0 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B374DC - RGB
179, 116, 220 - HSL
276°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
19, 47, 0, 14 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft Amethyst
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.45:1. Its complementary color is #9EDC74.
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Light Soft Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #B374DC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 116, 220) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 276°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 19%, 47%, 0%, 14% |
| Decimal | 11760860 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2E8F9 - 100
#E6D1F3 - 200
#D9BAEE - 300
#CCA2E8 - 400
#C08BE2 - 500
#B374DC - 600
#9561B7 - 700
#774D93 - 800
#5A3A6E - 900
#3C2749 - 950
#1E1325
Color harmonies for Light Soft Amethyst
- Complementary
#9EDC74≈ Light Soft Apple - Analogous −30°
#7F74DC≈ Light Soft Indigo - Analogous +30°
#DC74D2≈ Orchid - Triadic +120°
#DCB374≈ Light Soft Amber - Triadic +240°
#74DCB3≈ Light Soft Aquamarine - Split 150°
#D2DC74≈ Light Soft Lime - Split 210°
#74DC7F≈ Light Soft Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Amethyst | Aa | 3.26:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Soft Amethyst | Aa | 6.45:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Soft Amethyst
background-color: #B374DC;color: #B374DC;background-color: rgb(179, 116, 220);background-color: hsl(276, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-amethyst: #B374DC; }class="bg-[#B374DC]"Colors similar to Light Soft Amethyst
- Light Soft Grape
#BD74DC - Light Soft Violet
#A874DC - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Light Soft Purple
#C874DC - Light Bright Amethyst
#B663EE - Light Muted Grape
#B686CB - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB - Light Muted Purple
#BD86CB - Light Bright Violet
#A863EE - Light Muted Violet
#A886CB - Medium Light Muted Orchid
#B669BF - Medium Light Muted Purple
#AE69BF
More purple shades
- Very Dark Soft Amethyst
#331249 - Dark Soft Amethyst
#4A1B6A - Deep Soft Amethyst
#61238B - Medium Dark Soft Amethyst
#782BAB - Soft Amethyst
#8F33CC - Medium Light Soft Amethyst
#A154D4 - Pale Soft Amethyst
#C595E4 - Very Pale Soft Amethyst
#D7B6ED - Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5 - Darkest Muted Amethyst
#1C0F24 - Very Dark Muted Amethyst
#321C40
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Amethyst?
The HEX code for Light Soft Amethyst is #B374DC.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Amethyst?
Light Soft Amethyst has an RGB value of 179, 116, 220 (rgb(179, 116, 220)). In HSL it is 276°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Amethyst?
Use black text on Light Soft Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.26:1 and black text has 6.45:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Amethyst?
The complementary color of Light Soft Amethyst is #9EDC74. Analogous colors #7F74DC and #DC74D2 also pair well.