Pale Soft Apple is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BDE495, which equals rgb(189, 228, 149) in RGB and hsl(90, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C17 M0 Y35 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BDE495 - RGB
189, 228, 149 - HSL
90°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
17, 0, 35, 11 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Apple
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.70:1. Its complementary color is #BD96E4.
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Pale Soft Apple color codes
| HEX | #BDE495 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 228, 149) |
| HSL | hsl(90, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 90°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 17%, 0%, 35%, 11% |
| Decimal | 12444821 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Apple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4FBED - 100
#E9F6DC - 200
#DEF2CA - 300
#D3EDB8 - 400
#C8E9A7 - 500
#BDE495 - 600
#9EBE7C - 700
#7E9863 - 800
#5F724B - 900
#3F4C32 - 950
#202619
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Apple
- Complementary
#BD96E4≈ Pale Soft Violet - Analogous −30°
#E4E496≈ Pale Soft Yellow - Analogous +30°
#96E496≈ Pale Soft Green - Triadic +120°
#96BDE4≈ Pale Soft Cerulean - Triadic +240°
#E496BD≈ Pale Soft Blush - Split 150°
#9696E4≈ Pale Soft Blue - Split 210°
#E496E4≈ Pale Soft Magenta
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Apple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Apple | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Apple | Aa | 14.70:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Apple
background-color: #BDE495;color: #BDE495;background-color: rgb(189, 228, 149);background-color: hsl(90, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-apple: #BDE495; }class="bg-[#BDE495]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Apple
- Pale Soft Fern
#B5E495 - Pale Soft Spring Bud
#C5E495 - Pale Soft Leaf
#ADE495 - Pale Soft Chartreuse
#CDE495 - Pale Muted Apple
#BDD7A2 - Pale Muted Spring Bud
#C2D7A2 - Pale Muted Fern
#B7D7A2 - Pale Bright Apple
#BDF288 - Pale Muted Chartreuse
#C7D7A2 - Pale Muted Leaf
#B2D7A2 - Pale Bright Spring Bud
#C7F288 - Pale Bright Fern
#B2F288
More green shades
- Dark Soft Apple
#426A1B - Deep Soft Apple
#578B23 - Medium Dark Soft Apple
#6BAB2B - Soft Apple
#80CC33 - Medium Light Soft Apple
#94D454 - Light Soft Apple
#A8DC74 - Very Pale Soft Apple
#D1EDB6 - Palest Soft Apple
#E6F5D6 - Darkest Muted Apple
#1A240F - Very Dark Muted Apple
#2E401C - Dark Muted Apple
#425D28
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Apple?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Apple is #BDE495.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Apple?
Pale Soft Apple has an RGB value of 189, 228, 149 (rgb(189, 228, 149)). In HSL it is 90°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Apple?
Use black text on Pale Soft Apple. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 and black text has 14.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Apple?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Apple is #BD96E4. Analogous colors #E4E496 and #96E496 also pair well.