Pale Soft Periwinkle is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B595E4, which equals rgb(181, 149, 228) in RGB and hsl(264, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C21 M35 Y0 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B595E4 - RGB
181, 149, 228 - HSL
264°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
21, 35, 0, 11 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Periwinkle
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. 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 8.38:1. Its complementary color is #C5E496.
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Pale Soft Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #B595E4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(181, 149, 228) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 264°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 21%, 35%, 0%, 11% |
| Decimal | 11900388 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F3EDFB - 100
#E6DCF6 - 200
#DACAF2 - 300
#CEB8ED - 400
#C1A7E9 - 500
#B595E4 - 600
#977CBE - 700
#796398 - 800
#5B4B72 - 900
#3C324C - 950
#1E1926
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Periwinkle
- Complementary
#C5E496≈ Pale Soft Spring Bud - Analogous −30°
#969DE4≈ Pale Soft Royal - Analogous +30°
#DC96E4≈ Pale Soft Orchid - Triadic +120°
#E4B596≈ Pale Soft Persimmon - Triadic +240°
#96E4B5≈ Pale Soft Malachite - Split 150°
#E4DC96≈ Pale Soft Gold - Split 210°
#9DE496≈ Pale Soft Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 2.50:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 8.38:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Periwinkle
background-color: #B595E4;color: #B595E4;background-color: rgb(181, 149, 228);background-color: hsl(264, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-periwinkle: #B595E4; }class="bg-[#B595E4]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Periwinkle
- Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4 - Pale Soft Violet
#BD95E4 - Pale Soft Indigo
#A595E4 - Pale Soft Amethyst
#C595E4 - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Pale Muted Iris
#B2A2D7 - Pale Bright Periwinkle
#B288F2 - Pale Muted Violet
#BDA2D7 - Pale Muted Indigo
#ADA2D7 - Pale Bright Violet
#BD88F2 - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Pale Soft Ultramarine
#9D95E4
More purple shades
- Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A - Deep Soft Periwinkle
#4C238B - Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
#5E2BAB - Soft Periwinkle
#7033CC - Medium Light Soft Periwinkle
#8754D4 - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Very Pale Soft Periwinkle
#CCB6ED - Palest Soft Periwinkle
#E2D6F5 - Darkest Muted Periwinkle
#170F24 - Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
#2A1C40 - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Periwinkle is #B595E4.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Periwinkle?
Pale Soft Periwinkle has an RGB value of 181, 149, 228 (rgb(181, 149, 228)). In HSL it is 264°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Periwinkle?
Use black text on Pale Soft Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 and black text has 8.38:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Periwinkle is #C5E496. Analogous colors #969DE4 and #DC96E4 also pair well.