Palest Soft Indigo is a very light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #DCD6F5, which equals rgb(220, 214, 245) in RGB and hsl(252, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M13 Y0 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DCD6F5 - RGB
220, 214, 245 - HSL
252°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
10, 13, 0, 4 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Indigo
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 14.98:1. Its complementary color is #EFF5D6.
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Palest Soft Indigo color codes
| HEX | #DCD6F5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 214, 245) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 252°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 10%, 13%, 0%, 4% |
| Decimal | 14472949 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Indigo
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9F8FD - 100
#F3F1FC - 200
#EEEBFA - 300
#E8E4F8 - 400
#E2DDF7 - 500
#DCD6F5 - 600
#B7B2CC - 700
#938FA3 - 800
#6E6B7B - 900
#494752 - 950
#252429
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Indigo
- Complementary
#EFF5D6≈ Palest Soft Chartreuse - Analogous −30°
#D6DFF5≈ Palest Soft Cornflower - Analogous +30°
#ECD6F5≈ Palest Soft Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#F5DCD6≈ Palest Soft Scarlet - Triadic +240°
#D6F5DC≈ Palest Soft Kelly - Split 150°
#F5ECD6≈ Palest Soft Tangerine - Split 210°
#DFF5D6≈ Palest Soft Clover
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Indigo
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Indigo | Aa | 1.40:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Indigo | Aa | 14.98:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Indigo
background-color: #DCD6F5;color: #DCD6F5;background-color: rgb(220, 214, 245);background-color: hsl(252, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-indigo: #DCD6F5; }class="bg-[#DCD6F5]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Indigo
- Palest Soft Ultramarine
#D9D6F5 - Palest Soft Iris
#DFD6F5 - Palest Soft Blue
#D6D6F5 - Palest Soft Periwinkle
#E2D6F5 - Palest Soft Royal
#D6D9F5 - Palest Muted Ultramarine
#DDDBF0 - Palest Bright Iris
#DDD1FA - Palest Muted Blue
#DBDBF0 - Palest Muted Indigo
#DFDBF0 - Palest Bright Indigo
#D9D1FA - Palest Muted Iris
#E1DBF0 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Soft Indigo
#452BAB - Soft Indigo
#5233CC - Medium Light Soft Indigo
#6D54D4 - Light Soft Indigo
#8974DC - Pale Soft Indigo
#A595E4 - Very Pale Soft Indigo
#C1B6ED - Darkest Muted Indigo
#130F24 - Very Dark Muted Indigo
#231C40 - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Deep Muted Indigo
#423479 - Medium Dark Muted Indigo
#514096
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Indigo?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Indigo is #DCD6F5.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Indigo?
Palest Soft Indigo has an RGB value of 220, 214, 245 (rgb(220, 214, 245)). In HSL it is 252°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Indigo?
Use black text on Palest Soft Indigo. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 and black text has 14.98:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Indigo?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Indigo is #EFF5D6. Analogous colors #D6DFF5 and #ECD6F5 also pair well.