Palest Soft Periwinkle is a very light, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E2D6F5, which equals rgb(226, 214, 245) in RGB and hsl(263, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C8 M13 Y0 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E2D6F5 - RGB
226, 214, 245 - HSL
263°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
8, 13, 0, 4 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Periwinkle
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 15.17:1. Its complementary color is #E9F5D6.
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Palest Soft Periwinkle color codes
| HEX | #E2D6F5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 214, 245) |
| HSL | hsl(263, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 263°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 8%, 13%, 0%, 4% |
| Decimal | 14866165 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Periwinkle
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAF8FD - 100
#F5F1FC - 200
#F1EBFA - 300
#ECE4F8 - 400
#E7DDF7 - 500
#E2D6F5 - 600
#BCB2CC - 700
#978FA3 - 800
#716B7B - 900
#4B4752 - 950
#262429
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Periwinkle
- Complementary
#E9F5D6≈ Palest Soft Apple - Analogous −30°
#D6DAF5≈ Palest Soft Royal - Analogous +30°
#F1D6F5≈ Palest Soft Orchid - Triadic +120°
#F5E2D6≈ Palest Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#D6F5E2≈ Palest Soft Jade - Split 150°
#F5F1D6≈ Palest Soft Gold - Split 210°
#DAF5D6≈ Palest Soft Shamrock
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Periwinkle
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Periwinkle | Aa | 15.17:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Periwinkle
background-color: #E2D6F5;color: #E2D6F5;background-color: rgb(226, 214, 245);background-color: hsl(263, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-periwinkle: #E2D6F5; }class="bg-[#E2D6F5]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Periwinkle
- Palest Soft Iris
#DFD6F5 - Palest Soft Violet
#E5D6F5 - Palest Soft Indigo
#DCD6F5 - Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5 - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Palest Muted Iris
#E1DBF0 - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Palest Bright Violet
#E5D1FA - Palest Muted Indigo
#DFDBF0 - Palest Muted Violet
#E6DBF0 - Palest Muted Ultramarine
#DDDBF0 - Palest Bright Iris
#DDD1FA
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle
#5E2BAB - Soft Periwinkle
#7033CC - Medium Light Soft Periwinkle
#8754D4 - Light Soft Periwinkle
#9E74DC - Pale Soft Periwinkle
#B595E4 - Very Pale Soft Periwinkle
#CCB6ED - Darkest Muted Periwinkle
#170F24 - Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
#2A1C40 - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Deep Muted Periwinkle
#503479 - Medium Dark Muted Periwinkle
#634096
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Periwinkle?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Periwinkle is #E2D6F5.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Periwinkle?
Palest Soft Periwinkle has an RGB value of 226, 214, 245 (rgb(226, 214, 245)). In HSL it is 263°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Periwinkle?
Use black text on Palest Soft Periwinkle. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 and black text has 15.17:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Periwinkle?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Periwinkle is #E9F5D6. Analogous colors #D6DAF5 and #F1D6F5 also pair well.