Pale Soft Amethyst is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C595E4, which equals rgb(197, 149, 228) in RGB and hsl(276, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C14 M35 Y0 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C595E4 - RGB
197, 149, 228 - HSL
276°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
14, 35, 0, 11 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale 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. 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 8.79:1. Its complementary color is #B5E496.
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Pale Soft Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #C595E4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 149, 228) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 276°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 14%, 35%, 0%, 11% |
| Decimal | 12948964 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5EDFB - 100
#ECDCF6 - 200
#E2CAF2 - 300
#D8B8ED - 400
#CFA7E9 - 500
#C595E4 - 600
#A47CBE - 700
#836398 - 800
#634B72 - 900
#42324C - 950
#211926
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Amethyst
- Complementary
#B5E496≈ Pale Soft Fern - Analogous −30°
#9D96E4≈ Pale Soft Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#E496DC≈ Pale Soft Fuchsia - Triadic +120°
#E4C596≈ Pale Soft Tangerine - Triadic +240°
#96E4C5≈ Pale Soft Seafoam - Split 150°
#DCE496≈ Pale Soft Citron - Split 210°
#96E49D≈ Pale Soft Kelly
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Amethyst | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Amethyst | Aa | 8.79:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Amethyst
background-color: #C595E4;color: #C595E4;background-color: rgb(197, 149, 228);background-color: hsl(276, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-amethyst: #C595E4; }class="bg-[#C595E4]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Amethyst
- Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4 - Pale Soft Grape
#CD95E4 - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Pale Soft Purple
#D595E4 - Pale Muted Grape
#C7A2D7 - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Pale Bright Amethyst
#C788F2 - Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Pale Muted Violet
#BDA2D7 - Pale Bright Violet
#BD88F2 - Pale Muted Orchid
#D2A2D7 - Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4
More purple shades
- Dark Soft Amethyst
#4A1B6A - Deep Soft Amethyst
#61238B - Medium Dark Soft Amethyst
#782BAB - Soft Amethyst
#8F33CC - Medium Light Soft Amethyst
#A154D4 - Light Soft Amethyst
#B374DC - Very Pale Soft Amethyst
#D7B6ED - Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5 - Darkest Muted Amethyst
#1C0F24 - Very Dark Muted Amethyst
#321C40 - Dark Muted Amethyst
#48285D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Amethyst?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Amethyst is #C595E4.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Amethyst?
Pale Soft Amethyst has an RGB value of 197, 149, 228 (rgb(197, 149, 228)). In HSL it is 276°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Amethyst?
Use black text on Pale Soft Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 and black text has 8.79:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Amethyst?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Amethyst is #B5E496. Analogous colors #9D96E4 and #E496DC also pair well.