Palest Amethyst is a very light, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #EBCCFF, which equals rgb(235, 204, 255) in RGB and hsl(276, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C8 M20 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#EBCCFF - RGB
235, 204, 255 - HSL
276°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
8, 20, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Amethyst
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 14.61:1. Its complementary color is #E0FFCC.
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Palest Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #EBCCFF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 204, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 276°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 8%, 20%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 15453439 |
Shades and tints of Palest Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FCF7FF - 100
#F8EEFF - 200
#F5E6FF - 300
#F2DDFF - 400
#EED5FF - 500
#EBCCFF - 600
#C4AAD5 - 700
#9D88AA - 800
#766680 - 900
#4E4455 - 950
#27222B
Color harmonies for Palest Amethyst
- Complementary
#E0FFCC≈ Palest Leaf - Analogous −30°
#D1CCFF≈ Periwinkle - Analogous +30°
#FFCCFA≈ Palest Magenta - Triadic +120°
#FFEBCC≈ Blanched Almond - Triadic +240°
#CCFFEB≈ Palest Mint - Split 150°
#FAFFCC≈ Palest Lime - Split 210°
#CCFFD1≈ Palest Green
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Amethyst | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Amethyst | Aa | 14.61:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Amethyst
background-color: #EBCCFF;color: #EBCCFF;background-color: rgb(235, 204, 255);background-color: hsl(276, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-amethyst: #EBCCFF; }class="bg-[#EBCCFF]"Colors similar to Palest Amethyst
- Palest Grape
#F0CCFF - Palest Violet
#E5CCFF - Palest Bright Amethyst
#EAD1FA - Palest Bright Grape
#EED1FA - Palest Bright Violet
#E5D1FA - Palest Purple
#F5CCFF - Palest Bright Purple
#F2D1FA - Palest Periwinkle
#E0CCFF - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Palest Bright Orchid
#F6D1FA - Palest Soft Grape
#ECD6F5 - Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6 - Pure Amethyst
#9900FF - Medium Light Amethyst
#A929FF - Light Amethyst
#BA52FF - Pale Amethyst
#CA7AFF - Very Pale Amethyst
#DAA3FF - Darkest Bright Amethyst
#1E052E - Very Dark Bright Amethyst
#350953 - Dark Bright Amethyst
#4D0D77 - Deep Bright Amethyst
#65119C - Medium Dark Bright Amethyst
#7C15C1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Amethyst?
The HEX code for Palest Amethyst is #EBCCFF.
What is the RGB value of Palest Amethyst?
Palest Amethyst has an RGB value of 235, 204, 255 (rgb(235, 204, 255)). In HSL it is 276°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Amethyst?
Use black text on Palest Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 and black text has 14.61:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Amethyst?
The complementary color of Palest Amethyst is #E0FFCC. Analogous colors #D1CCFF and #FFCCFA also pair well.