Light Soft Indigo is a medium-light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8974DC, which equals rgb(137, 116, 220) in RGB and hsl(252, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C38 M47 Y0 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8974DC - RGB
137, 116, 220 - HSL
252°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
38, 47, 0, 14 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft Indigo
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.60:1. Its complementary color is #C8DC74.
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Light Soft Indigo color codes
| HEX | #8974DC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(137, 116, 220) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 252°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 38%, 47%, 0%, 14% |
| Decimal | 9008348 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Indigo
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBE8F9 - 100
#D8D1F3 - 200
#C4BAEE - 300
#B0A2E8 - 400
#9D8BE2 - 500
#8974DC - 600
#7261B7 - 700
#5B4D93 - 800
#453A6E - 900
#2E2749 - 950
#171325
Color harmonies for Light Soft Indigo
- Complementary
#C8DC74≈ Light Soft Citron - Analogous −30°
#7493DC≈ Light Soft Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#BD74DC≈ Light Soft Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#DC8974≈ Light Soft Scarlet - Triadic +240°
#74DC89≈ Light Soft Kelly - Split 150°
#DCBD74≈ Light Soft Tangerine - Split 210°
#93DC74≈ Light Soft Clover
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Indigo
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Indigo | Aa | 3.75:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Soft Indigo | Aa | 5.60:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Soft Indigo
background-color: #8974DC;color: #8974DC;background-color: rgb(137, 116, 220);background-color: hsl(252, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-indigo: #8974DC; }class="bg-[#8974DC]"Colors similar to Light Soft Indigo
- Light Soft Ultramarine
#7F74DC - Light Soft Iris
#9374DC - Medium Purple
#9370DB - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Light Soft Royal
#747FDC - Medium Slate Blue
#7B68EE - Light Bright Iris
#8D63EE - Light Muted Blue
#8686CB - Light Muted Ultramarine
#8D86CB - Amethyst
#9966CC - Light Bright Indigo
#7F63EE
More blue shades
- Very Dark Soft Indigo
#1D1249 - Dark Soft Indigo
#2A1B6A - Deep Soft Indigo
#37238B - Medium Dark Soft Indigo
#452BAB - Soft Indigo
#5233CC - Medium Light Soft Indigo
#6D54D4 - Pale Soft Indigo
#A595E4 - Very Pale Soft Indigo
#C1B6ED - Palest Soft Indigo
#DCD6F5 - Darkest Muted Indigo
#130F24 - Very Dark Muted Indigo
#231C40
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Indigo?
The HEX code for Light Soft Indigo is #8974DC.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Indigo?
Light Soft Indigo has an RGB value of 137, 116, 220 (rgb(137, 116, 220)). In HSL it is 252°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Indigo?
Use black text on Light Soft Indigo. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 and black text has 5.60:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Indigo?
The complementary color of Light Soft Indigo is #C8DC74. Analogous colors #7493DC and #BD74DC also pair well.