Pale Soft Violet is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BD95E4, which equals rgb(189, 149, 228) in RGB and hsl(270, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C17 M35 Y0 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BD95E4 - RGB
189, 149, 228 - HSL
270°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
17, 35, 0, 11 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Violet
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.58:1. Its complementary color is #BDE496.
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Pale Soft Violet color codes
| HEX | #BD95E4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 149, 228) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 270°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 17%, 35%, 0%, 11% |
| Decimal | 12424676 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EDFB - 100
#E9DCF6 - 200
#DECAF2 - 300
#D3B8ED - 400
#C8A7E9 - 500
#BD95E4 - 600
#9E7CBE - 700
#7E6398 - 800
#5F4B72 - 900
#3F324C - 950
#201926
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Violet
- Complementary
#BDE496≈ Pale Soft Apple - Analogous −30°
#9696E4≈ Pale Soft Blue - Analogous +30°
#E496E4≈ Pale Soft Magenta - Triadic +120°
#E4BD96≈ Pale Soft Orange - Triadic +240°
#96E4BD≈ Pale Soft Mint - Split 150°
#E4E496≈ Pale Soft Yellow - Split 210°
#96E496≈ Pale Soft Green
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Violet | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Violet | Aa | 8.58:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Violet
background-color: #BD95E4;color: #BD95E4;background-color: rgb(189, 149, 228);background-color: hsl(270, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-violet: #BD95E4; }class="bg-[#BD95E4]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Violet
- Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Pale Soft Amethyst
#C595E4 - Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4 - Pale Soft Grape
#CD95E4 - Pale Muted Violet
#BDA2D7 - Pale Bright Violet
#BD88F2 - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Pale Muted Grape
#C7A2D7 - Pale Muted Iris
#B2A2D7 - Pale Bright Amethyst
#C788F2 - Pale Bright Periwinkle
#B288F2
More purple shades
- Dark Soft Violet
#421B6A - Deep Soft Violet
#57238B - Medium Dark Soft Violet
#6B2BAB - Soft Violet
#7F33CC - Medium Light Soft Violet
#9454D4 - Light Soft Violet
#A874DC - Very Pale Soft Violet
#D1B6ED - Palest Soft Violet
#E5D6F5 - Darkest Muted Violet
#190F24 - Very Dark Muted Violet
#2E1C40 - Dark Muted Violet
#42285D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Violet?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Violet is #BD95E4.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Violet?
Pale Soft Violet has an RGB value of 189, 149, 228 (rgb(189, 149, 228)). In HSL it is 270°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Violet?
Use black text on Pale Soft Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and black text has 8.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Violet?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Violet is #BDE496. Analogous colors #9696E4 and #E496E4 also pair well.