Palest Soft Iris is a very light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #DFD6F5, which equals rgb(223, 214, 245) in RGB and hsl(257, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C9 M13 Y0 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DFD6F5 - RGB
223, 214, 245 - HSL
257°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
9, 13, 0, 4 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Iris
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 15.07:1. Its complementary color is #ECF5D6.
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Palest Soft Iris color codes
| HEX | #DFD6F5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 214, 245) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 257°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 9%, 13%, 0%, 4% |
| Decimal | 14669557 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Iris
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAF8FD - 100
#F4F1FC - 200
#EFEBFA - 300
#EAE4F8 - 400
#E4DDF7 - 500
#DFD6F5 - 600
#BAB2CC - 700
#958FA3 - 800
#706B7B - 900
#4A4752 - 950
#252429
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Iris
- Complementary
#ECF5D6≈ Palest Soft Spring Bud - Analogous −30°
#D6DDF5≈ Palest Soft Cobalt - Analogous +30°
#EED6F5≈ Palest Soft Purple - Triadic +120°
#F5DFD6≈ Palest Soft Vermilion - Triadic +240°
#D6F5DF≈ Palest Soft Emerald - Split 150°
#F5EED6≈ Palest Soft Marigold - Split 210°
#DDF5D6≈ Palest Soft Clover
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Iris
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Iris | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Iris | Aa | 15.07:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Iris
background-color: #DFD6F5;color: #DFD6F5;background-color: rgb(223, 214, 245);background-color: hsl(257, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-iris: #DFD6F5; }class="bg-[#DFD6F5]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Iris
- Palest Soft Indigo
#DCD6F5 - Palest Soft Periwinkle
#E2D6F5 - Palest Soft Ultramarine
#D9D6F5 - Palest Soft Violet
#E5D6F5 - Palest Muted Indigo
#DFDBF0 - Palest Muted Iris
#E1DBF0 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Palest Muted Ultramarine
#DDDBF0 - Palest Bright Iris
#DDD1FA - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Palest Muted Blue
#DBDBF0 - Palest Soft Blue
#D6D6F5
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Soft Iris
#512BAB - Soft Iris
#6133CC - Medium Light Soft Iris
#7A54D4 - Light Soft Iris
#9374DC - Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4 - Very Pale Soft Iris
#C6B6ED - Darkest Muted Iris
#150F24 - Very Dark Muted Iris
#271C40 - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Deep Muted Iris
#493479 - Medium Dark Muted Iris
#5A4096
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Iris?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Iris is #DFD6F5.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Iris?
Palest Soft Iris has an RGB value of 223, 214, 245 (rgb(223, 214, 245)). In HSL it is 257°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Iris?
Use black text on Palest Soft Iris. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 and black text has 15.07:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Iris?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Iris is #ECF5D6. Analogous colors #D6DDF5 and #EED6F5 also pair well.