Pale Soft Cerise is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E495D5, which equals rgb(228, 149, 213) in RGB and hsl(311, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M35 Y7 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E495D5 - RGB
228, 149, 213 - HSL
311°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
0, 35, 7, 11 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Cerise
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. 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 9.56:1. Its complementary color is #96E4A4.
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Pale Soft Cerise color codes
| HEX | #E495D5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 149, 213) |
| HSL | hsl(311, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 311°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 0%, 35%, 7%, 11% |
| Decimal | 14980565 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Cerise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBEDF8 - 100
#F6DCF1 - 200
#F2CAEA - 300
#EDB8E3 - 400
#E9A7DC - 500
#E495D5 - 600
#BE7CB2 - 700
#98638E - 800
#724B6B - 900
#4C3247 - 950
#261924
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Cerise
- Complementary
#96E4A4≈ Pale Soft Emerald - Analogous −30°
#CB96E4≈ Pale Soft Grape - Analogous +30°
#E496AE≈ Pale Soft Ruby - Triadic +120°
#D5E496≈ Pale Soft Lime - Triadic +240°
#96D5E4≈ Pale Soft Peacock - Split 150°
#AEE496≈ Pale Soft Leaf - Split 210°
#96E4CB≈ Pale Soft Aquamarine
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Cerise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Cerise | Aa | 2.20:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Cerise | Aa | 9.56:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Cerise
background-color: #E495D5;color: #E495D5;background-color: rgb(228, 149, 213);background-color: hsl(311, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-cerise: #E495D5; }class="bg-[#E495D5]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Cerise
- Pale Soft Fuchsia
#E495DD - Pale Soft Raspberry
#E495CD - Pale Soft Magenta
#E495E4 - Pale Soft Rose
#E495C5 - Pale Soft Orchid
#DD95E4 - Plum
#DDA0DD - Pale Soft Purple
#D595E4 - Pale Muted Magenta
#D7A2D7 - Pale Muted Fuchsia
#D7A2D2 - Pale Soft Blush
#E495BD - Pale Bright Raspberry
#F288D2 - Pale Muted Cerise
#D7A2CD
More pink shades
- Dark Soft Cerise
#6A1B5A - Deep Soft Cerise
#8B2376 - Medium Dark Soft Cerise
#AB2B92 - Soft Cerise
#CC33AD - Medium Light Soft Cerise
#D454BA - Light Soft Cerise
#DC74C8 - Very Pale Soft Cerise
#EDB6E2 - Palest Soft Cerise
#F5D6EF - Darkest Muted Cerise
#240F20 - Very Dark Muted Cerise
#401C39 - Dark Muted Cerise
#5D2852
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Cerise?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Cerise is #E495D5.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Cerise?
Pale Soft Cerise has an RGB value of 228, 149, 213 (rgb(228, 149, 213)). In HSL it is 311°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Cerise?
Use black text on Pale Soft Cerise. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 and black text has 9.56:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Cerise?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Cerise is #96E4A4. Analogous colors #CB96E4 and #E496AE also pair well.