Pale Soft Iris is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AD95E4, which equals rgb(173, 149, 228) in RGB and hsl(258, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C24 M35 Y0 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD95E4 - RGB
173, 149, 228 - HSL
258°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
24, 35, 0, 11 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Iris
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. 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 8.20:1. Its complementary color is #CCE496.
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Pale Soft Iris color codes
| HEX | #AD95E4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 149, 228) |
| HSL | hsl(258, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 258°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 24%, 35%, 0%, 11% |
| Decimal | 11376100 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Iris
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1EDFB - 100
#E4DCF6 - 200
#D6CAF2 - 300
#C8B8ED - 400
#BBA7E9 - 500
#AD95E4 - 600
#907CBE - 700
#736398 - 800
#574B72 - 900
#3A324C - 950
#1D1926
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Iris
- Complementary
#CCE496≈ Pale Soft Chartreuse - Analogous −30°
#96A5E4≈ Pale Soft Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#D496E4≈ Pale Soft Purple - Triadic +120°
#E4AD96≈ Pale Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#96E4AD≈ Pale Soft Jade - Split 150°
#E4D496≈ Pale Soft Marigold - Split 210°
#A5E496≈ Pale Soft Clover
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Iris
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Iris | Aa | 2.56:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Iris | Aa | 8.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Iris
background-color: #AD95E4;color: #AD95E4;background-color: rgb(173, 149, 228);background-color: hsl(258, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-iris: #AD95E4; }class="bg-[#AD95E4]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Iris
- Pale Soft Indigo
#A595E4 - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Pale Soft Ultramarine
#9D95E4 - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4 - Pale Muted Indigo
#ADA2D7 - Pale Muted Iris
#B2A2D7 - Pale Muted Ultramarine
#A7A2D7 - Pale Bright Periwinkle
#B288F2 - Pale Bright Iris
#A788F2 - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Pale Soft Blue
#9595E4
More blue shades
- Dark Soft Iris
#321B6A - Deep Soft Iris
#42238B - Medium Dark Soft Iris
#512BAB - Soft Iris
#6133CC - Medium Light Soft Iris
#7A54D4 - Light Soft Iris
#9374DC - Very Pale Soft Iris
#C6B6ED - Palest Soft Iris
#DFD6F5 - Darkest Muted Iris
#150F24 - Very Dark Muted Iris
#271C40 - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Iris?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Iris is #AD95E4.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Iris?
Pale Soft Iris has an RGB value of 173, 149, 228 (rgb(173, 149, 228)). In HSL it is 258°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Iris?
Use black text on Pale Soft Iris. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 and black text has 8.20:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Iris?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Iris is #CCE496. Analogous colors #96A5E4 and #D496E4 also pair well.