Palest Soft Blue is a very light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #D6D6F5, which equals rgb(214, 214, 245) in RGB and hsl(240, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C13 M13 Y0 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D6D6F5 - RGB
214, 214, 245 - HSL
240°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
13, 13, 0, 4 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Blue
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. 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 14.80:1. Its complementary color is #F5F5D6.
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Palest Soft Blue color codes
| HEX | #D6D6F5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 214, 245) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 240°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 13%, 13%, 0%, 4% |
| Decimal | 14079733 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8F8FD - 100
#F1F1FC - 200
#EBEBFA - 300
#E4E4F8 - 400
#DDDDF7 - 500
#D6D6F5 - 600
#B2B2CC - 700
#8F8FA3 - 800
#6B6B7B - 900
#474752 - 950
#242429
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Blue
- Complementary
#F5F5D6≈ Palest Soft Citron - Analogous −30°
#D6E6F5≈ Palest Soft Cerulean - Analogous +30°
#E6D6F5≈ Palest Soft Violet - Triadic +120°
#F5D6D6≈ Palest Soft Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#D6F5D6≈ Palest Soft Kelly - Split 150°
#F5E6D6≈ Palest Soft Tangerine - Split 210°
#E6F5D6≈ Palest Soft Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Blue | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Blue | Aa | 14.80:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Blue
background-color: #D6D6F5;color: #D6D6F5;background-color: rgb(214, 214, 245);background-color: hsl(240, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-blue: #D6D6F5; }class="bg-[#D6D6F5]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Blue
- Palest Soft Ultramarine
#D9D6F5 - Palest Soft Royal
#D6D9F5 - Palest Soft Indigo
#DCD6F5 - Palest Bright Royal
#D1D5FA - Palest Soft Cobalt
#D6DCF5 - Palest Bright Ultramarine
#D5D1FA - Palest Bright Cobalt
#D1D9FA - Palest Bright Indigo
#D9D1FA - Palest Bright Blue
#D1D1FA - Palest Muted Blue
#DBDBF0 - Palest Soft Iris
#DFD6F5 - Palest Muted Ultramarine
#DDDBF0
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB - Soft Blue
#3333CC - Medium Light Soft Blue
#5454D4 - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC - Pale Soft Blue
#9595E4 - Very Pale Soft Blue
#B6B6ED - Darkest Muted Blue
#0F0F24 - Very Dark Muted Blue
#1C1C40 - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Deep Muted Blue
#343479 - Medium Dark Muted Blue
#404096
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Blue?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Blue is #D6D6F5.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Blue?
Palest Soft Blue has an RGB value of 214, 214, 245 (rgb(214, 214, 245)). In HSL it is 240°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Blue?
Use black text on Palest Soft Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 and black text has 14.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Blue?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Blue is #F5F5D6. Analogous colors #D6E6F5 and #E6D6F5 also pair well.