Palest Soft Orchid is a very light, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #F2D6F5, which equals rgb(242, 214, 245) in RGB and hsl(294, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C1 M13 Y0 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F2D6F5 - RGB
242, 214, 245 - HSL
294°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
1, 13, 0, 4 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Orchid
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. 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 15.71:1. Its complementary color is #D9F5D6.
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Palest Soft Orchid color codes
| HEX | #F2D6F5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 214, 245) |
| HSL | hsl(294, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 294°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 1%, 13%, 0%, 4% |
| Decimal | 15914741 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Orchid
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDF8FD - 100
#FBF1FC - 200
#F9EBFA - 300
#F6E4F8 - 400
#F4DDF7 - 500
#F2D6F5 - 600
#CAB2CC - 700
#A18FA3 - 800
#796B7B - 900
#514752 - 950
#282429
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Orchid
- Complementary
#D9F5D6≈ Palest Soft Green - Analogous −30°
#E2D6F5≈ Palest Soft Iris - Analogous +30°
#F5D6E9≈ Palest Soft Raspberry - Triadic +120°
#F5F2D6≈ Palest Soft Marigold - Triadic +240°
#D6F5F2≈ Palest Soft Turquoise - Split 150°
#E9F5D6≈ Palest Soft Apple - Split 210°
#D6F5E2≈ Palest Soft Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Orchid
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Orchid | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Orchid | Aa | 15.71:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Orchid
background-color: #F2D6F5;color: #F2D6F5;background-color: rgb(242, 214, 245);background-color: hsl(294, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-orchid: #F2D6F5; }class="bg-[#F2D6F5]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Orchid
- Palest Soft Purple
#EFD6F5 - Palest Soft Magenta
#F5D6F5 - Palest Soft Fuchsia
#F5D6F2 - Palest Soft Cerise
#F5D6EF - Palest Soft Grape
#ECD6F5 - Palest Bright Purple
#F2D1FA - Palest Muted Magenta
#F0DBF0 - Palest Soft Raspberry
#F5D6EC - Palest Bright Orchid
#F6D1FA - Palest Bright Grape
#EED1FA - Palest Muted Orchid
#EEDBF0 - Palest Muted Fuchsia
#F0DBEE
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Soft Orchid
#9F2BAB - Soft Orchid
#BD33CC - Medium Light Soft Orchid
#C754D4 - Light Soft Orchid
#D274DC - Pale Soft Orchid
#DD95E4 - Very Pale Soft Orchid
#E7B6ED - Darkest Muted Orchid
#220F24 - Very Dark Muted Orchid
#3D1C40 - Dark Muted Orchid
#58285D - Deep Muted Orchid
#723479 - Medium Dark Muted Orchid
#8D4096
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Orchid?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Orchid is #F2D6F5.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Orchid?
Palest Soft Orchid has an RGB value of 242, 214, 245 (rgb(242, 214, 245)). In HSL it is 294°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Orchid?
Use black text on Palest Soft Orchid. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 and black text has 15.71:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Orchid?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Orchid is #D9F5D6. Analogous colors #E2D6F5 and #F5D6E9 also pair well.