Pale Purple is a medium-light, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E47AFF, which equals rgb(228, 122, 255) in RGB and hsl(288, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C11 M52 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E47AFF - RGB
228, 122, 255 - HSL
288°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
11, 52, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale Purple
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 8.53:1. Its complementary color is #95FF7A.
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Pale Purple color codes
| HEX | #E47AFF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 122, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 288°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 11%, 52%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 14973695 |
Shades and tints of Pale Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBE9FF - 100
#F6D3FF - 200
#F2BDFF - 300
#EDA6FF - 400
#E990FF - 500
#E47AFF - 600
#BE66D5 - 700
#9851AA - 800
#723D80 - 900
#4C2955 - 950
#26142B
Color harmonies for Pale Purple
- Complementary
#95FF7A≈ Pale Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#A27AFF≈ Pale Indigo - Analogous +30°
#FF7AD7≈ Pale Cerise - Triadic +120°
#FFE47A≈ Pale Amber - Triadic +240°
#7AFFE4≈ Pale Aquamarine - Split 150°
#D7FF7A≈ Pale Spring Bud - Split 210°
#7AFFA2≈ Pale Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Purple | Aa | 2.46:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Purple | Aa | 8.53:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Purple
background-color: #E47AFF;color: #E47AFF;background-color: rgb(228, 122, 255);background-color: hsl(288, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-purple: #E47AFF; }class="bg-[#E47AFF]"Colors similar to Pale Purple
- Pale Grape
#D77AFF - Pale Orchid
#F27AFF - Violet
#EE82EE - Pale Bright Orchid
#E788F2 - Pale Bright Purple
#DD88F2 - Pale Bright Magenta
#F288F2 - Pale Amethyst
#CA7AFF - Pale Bright Grape
#D288F2 - Pale Magenta
#FF7AFF - Pale Fuchsia
#FF7AF2 - Pale Bright Fuchsia
#F288E7 - Light Bright Orchid
#E063EE
More purple shades
- Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Deep Purple
#8B00AD - Medium Dark Purple
#AB00D6 - Pure Purple
#CC00FF - Medium Light Purple
#D429FF - Light Purple
#DC52FF - Very Pale Purple
#EDA3FF - Palest Purple
#F5CCFF - Darkest Bright Purple
#26052E - Very Dark Bright Purple
#440953 - Dark Bright Purple
#620D77
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Purple?
The HEX code for Pale Purple is #E47AFF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Purple?
Pale Purple has an RGB value of 228, 122, 255 (rgb(228, 122, 255)). In HSL it is 288°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Purple?
Use black text on Pale Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 and black text has 8.53:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Purple?
The complementary color of Pale Purple is #95FF7A. Analogous colors #A27AFF and #FF7AD7 also pair well.