Pale Soft Orchid is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #DD95E4, which equals rgb(221, 149, 228) in RGB and hsl(295, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C3 M35 Y0 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DD95E4 - RGB
221, 149, 228 - HSL
295°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
3, 35, 0, 11 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Orchid
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 9.49:1. Its complementary color is #9CE496.
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Pale Soft Orchid color codes
| HEX | #DD95E4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 149, 228) |
| HSL | hsl(295, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 295°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 3%, 35%, 0%, 11% |
| Decimal | 14521828 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9EDFB - 100
#F4DCF6 - 200
#EECAF2 - 300
#E8B8ED - 400
#E3A7E9 - 500
#DD95E4 - 600
#B87CBE - 700
#936398 - 800
#6F4B72 - 900
#4A324C - 950
#251926
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Orchid
- Complementary
#9CE496≈ Pale Soft Shamrock - Analogous −30°
#B696E4≈ Pale Soft Periwinkle - Analogous +30°
#E496C3≈ Pale Soft Rose - Triadic +120°
#E4DD96≈ Pale Soft Gold - Triadic +240°
#96E4DD≈ Pale Soft Teal - Split 150°
#C3E496≈ Pale Soft Spring Bud - Split 210°
#96E4B6≈ Pale Soft Malachite
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Orchid | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Orchid | Aa | 9.49:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Orchid
background-color: #DD95E4;color: #DD95E4;background-color: rgb(221, 149, 228);background-color: hsl(295, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-orchid: #DD95E4; }class="bg-[#DD95E4]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Orchid
- Pale Soft Magenta
#E495E4 - Pale Soft Purple
#D595E4 - Pale Soft Fuchsia
#E495DD - Plum
#DDA0DD - Pale Soft Cerise
#E495D5 - Pale Soft Grape
#CD95E4 - Pale Bright Purple
#DD88F2 - Pale Muted Magenta
#D7A2D7 - Pale Soft Raspberry
#E495CD - Pale Bright Orchid
#E788F2 - Pale Muted Orchid
#D2A2D7 - Pale Bright Grape
#D288F2
More purple shades
- Dark Soft Orchid
#621B6A - Deep Soft Orchid
#80238B - Medium Dark Soft Orchid
#9F2BAB - Soft Orchid
#BD33CC - Medium Light Soft Orchid
#C754D4 - Light Soft Orchid
#D274DC - Very Pale Soft Orchid
#E7B6ED - Palest Soft Orchid
#F2D6F5 - Darkest Muted Orchid
#220F24 - Very Dark Muted Orchid
#3D1C40 - Dark Muted Orchid
#58285D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Orchid?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Orchid is #DD95E4.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Orchid?
Pale Soft Orchid has an RGB value of 221, 149, 228 (rgb(221, 149, 228)). In HSL it is 295°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Orchid?
Use black text on Pale Soft Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 and black text has 9.49:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Orchid?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Orchid is #9CE496. Analogous colors #B696E4 and #E496C3 also pair well.