Palest Soft Azure is a very light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #D6E9F5, which equals rgb(214, 233, 245) in RGB and hsl(203, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C13 M5 Y0 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D6E9F5 - RGB
214, 233, 245 - HSL
203°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
13, 5, 0, 4 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Azure
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 16.83:1. Its complementary color is #F5E2D6.
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Palest Soft Azure color codes
| HEX | #D6E9F5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 233, 245) |
| HSL | hsl(203, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 203°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 13%, 5%, 0%, 4% |
| Decimal | 14084597 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8FBFD - 100
#F1F8FC - 200
#EBF4FA - 300
#E4F0F8 - 400
#DDEDF7 - 500
#D6E9F5 - 600
#B2C2CC - 700
#8F9BA3 - 800
#6B757B - 900
#474E52 - 950
#242729
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Azure
- Complementary
#F5E2D6≈ Palest Soft Cinnabar - Analogous −30°
#D6F5F1≈ Palest Soft Teal - Analogous +30°
#D6DAF5≈ Palest Soft Royal - Triadic +120°
#F5D6E9≈ Palest Soft Raspberry - Triadic +240°
#E9F5D6≈ Palest Soft Apple - Split 150°
#F5D6DA≈ Palest Soft Cardinal - Split 210°
#F5F1D6≈ Palest Soft Gold
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Azure | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Azure | Aa | 16.83:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Azure
background-color: #D6E9F5;color: #D6E9F5;background-color: rgb(214, 233, 245);background-color: hsl(203, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-azure: #D6E9F5; }class="bg-[#D6E9F5]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Azure
- Palest Soft Capri
#D6ECF5 - Palest Soft Cerulean
#D6E5F5 - Palest Muted Capri
#DBEAF0 - Palest Bright Azure
#D1EAFA - Palest Muted Azure
#DBE8F0 - Palest Soft Peacock
#D6EFF5 - Palest Muted Peacock
#DBECF0 - Palest Muted Cerulean
#DBE6F0 - Palest Bright Cerulean
#D1E5FA - Palest Soft Cornflower
#D6E2F5 - Palest Muted Lagoon
#DBEEF0 - Palest Bright Capri
#D1EEFA
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Soft Azure
#2B78AB - Soft Azure
#338FCC - Medium Light Soft Azure
#54A1D4 - Light Soft Azure
#74B3DC - Pale Soft Azure
#95C5E4 - Very Pale Soft Azure
#B6D7ED - Darkest Muted Azure
#0F1C24 - Very Dark Muted Azure
#1C3240 - Dark Muted Azure
#28485D - Deep Muted Azure
#345E79 - Medium Dark Muted Azure
#407496
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Azure?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Azure is #D6E9F5.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Azure?
Palest Soft Azure has an RGB value of 214, 233, 245 (rgb(214, 233, 245)). In HSL it is 203°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Azure?
Use black text on Palest Soft Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 and black text has 16.83:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Azure?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Azure is #F5E2D6. Analogous colors #D6F5F1 and #D6DAF5 also pair well.