Pale Soft Blue is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9595E4, which equals rgb(149, 149, 228) in RGB and hsl(240, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C35 M35 Y0 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9595E4 - RGB
149, 149, 228 - HSL
240°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
35, 35, 0, 11 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Blue
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.70:1. Its complementary color is #E4E496.
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Pale Soft Blue color codes
| HEX | #9595E4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 149, 228) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 240°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 35%, 35%, 0%, 11% |
| Decimal | 9803236 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EDEDFB - 100
#DCDCF6 - 200
#CACAF2 - 300
#B8B8ED - 400
#A7A7E9 - 500
#9595E4 - 600
#7C7CBE - 700
#636398 - 800
#4B4B72 - 900
#32324C - 950
#191926
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Blue
- Complementary
#E4E496≈ Pale Soft Yellow - Analogous −30°
#96BDE4≈ Pale Soft Cerulean - Analogous +30°
#BD96E4≈ Pale Soft Violet - Triadic +120°
#E49696≈ Pale Soft Red - Triadic +240°
#96E496≈ Pale Soft Green - Split 150°
#E4BD96≈ Pale Soft Orange - Split 210°
#BDE496≈ Pale Soft Apple
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Blue | Aa | 2.73:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Blue | Aa | 7.70:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Blue
background-color: #9595E4;color: #9595E4;background-color: rgb(149, 149, 228);background-color: hsl(240, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-blue: #9595E4; }class="bg-[#9595E4]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Blue
- Pale Soft Ultramarine
#9D95E4 - Pale Soft Royal
#959DE4 - Pale Soft Indigo
#A595E4 - Pale Bright Royal
#8892F2 - Pale Soft Cobalt
#95A5E4 - Pale Bright Cobalt
#889DF2 - Pale Bright Ultramarine
#9288F2 - Pale Bright Indigo
#9D88F2 - Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4 - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Pale Bright Blue
#8888F2 - Pale Muted Ultramarine
#A7A2D7
More blue shades
- Dark Soft Blue
#1B1B6A - Deep Soft Blue
#23238B - Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB - Soft Blue
#3333CC - Medium Light Soft Blue
#5454D4 - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC - Very Pale Soft Blue
#B6B6ED - Palest Soft Blue
#D6D6F5 - Darkest Muted Blue
#0F0F24 - Very Dark Muted Blue
#1C1C40 - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Blue?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Blue is #9595E4.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Blue?
Pale Soft Blue has an RGB value of 149, 149, 228 (rgb(149, 149, 228)). In HSL it is 240°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Blue?
Use black text on Pale Soft Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 and black text has 7.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Blue?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Blue is #E4E496. Analogous colors #96BDE4 and #BD96E4 also pair well.