Light Soft Violet is a medium-light, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A874DC, which equals rgb(168, 116, 220) in RGB and hsl(270, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C24 M47 Y0 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A874DC - RGB
168, 116, 220 - HSL
270°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
24, 47, 0, 14 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft Violet
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. 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 6.20:1. Its complementary color is #A8DC74.
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Light Soft Violet color codes
| HEX | #A874DC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(168, 116, 220) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 270°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 24%, 47%, 0%, 14% |
| Decimal | 11039964 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1E8F9 - 100
#E2D1F3 - 200
#D4BAEE - 300
#C5A2E8 - 400
#B78BE2 - 500
#A874DC - 600
#8C61B7 - 700
#704D93 - 800
#543A6E - 900
#382749 - 950
#1C1325
Color harmonies for Light Soft Violet
- Complementary
#A8DC74≈ Light Soft Fern - Analogous −30°
#7474DC≈ Light Soft Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#DC74DC≈ Orchid - Triadic +120°
#DCA874≈ Light Soft Persimmon - Triadic +240°
#74DCA8≈ Light Soft Malachite - Split 150°
#DCDC74≈ Light Soft Citron - Split 210°
#74DC74≈ Light Soft Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Violet | Aa | 3.39:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Soft Violet | Aa | 6.20:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Soft Violet
background-color: #A874DC;color: #A874DC;background-color: rgb(168, 116, 220);background-color: hsl(270, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-violet: #A874DC; }class="bg-[#A874DC]"Colors similar to Light Soft Violet
- Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Light Soft Amethyst
#B374DC - Light Soft Iris
#9374DC - Light Soft Grape
#BD74DC - Medium Purple
#9370DB - Light Bright Violet
#A863EE - Light Muted Violet
#A886CB - Amethyst
#9966CC - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB - Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB - Light Bright Amethyst
#B663EE - Light Bright Periwinkle
#9A63EE
More purple shades
- Very Dark Soft Violet
#2E1249 - Dark Soft Violet
#421B6A - Deep Soft Violet
#57238B - Medium Dark Soft Violet
#6B2BAB - Soft Violet
#7F33CC - Medium Light Soft Violet
#9454D4 - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4 - Very Pale Soft Violet
#D1B6ED - Palest Soft Violet
#E5D6F5 - Darkest Muted Violet
#190F24 - Very Dark Muted Violet
#2E1C40
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Violet?
The HEX code for Light Soft Violet is #A874DC.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Violet?
Light Soft Violet has an RGB value of 168, 116, 220 (rgb(168, 116, 220)). In HSL it is 270°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Violet?
Use black text on Light Soft Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.39:1 and black text has 6.20:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Violet?
The complementary color of Light Soft Violet is #A8DC74. Analogous colors #7474DC and #DC74DC also pair well.