Palest Violet is a very light, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E5CCFF, which equals rgb(229, 204, 255) in RGB and hsl(269, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M20 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E5CCFF - RGB
229, 204, 255 - HSL
269°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
10, 20, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Violet
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 14.41:1. Its complementary color is #E6FFCC.
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Palest Violet color codes
| HEX | #E5CCFF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 204, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(269, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 269°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 10%, 20%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 15060223 |
Shades and tints of Palest Violet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBF7FF - 100
#F6EEFF - 200
#F2E6FF - 300
#EEDDFF - 400
#E9D5FF - 500
#E5CCFF - 600
#BFAAD5 - 700
#9988AA - 800
#736680 - 900
#4C4455 - 950
#26222B
Color harmonies for Palest Violet
- Complementary
#E6FFCC≈ Palest Spring Bud - Analogous −30°
#CCCDFF≈ Periwinkle - Analogous +30°
#FECCFF≈ Palest Magenta - Triadic +120°
#FFE5CC≈ Palest Orange - Triadic +240°
#CCFFE5≈ Palest Mint - Split 150°
#FFFECC≈ Palest Yellow - Split 210°
#CDFFCC≈ Palest Green
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Violet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Violet | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Violet | Aa | 14.41:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Violet
background-color: #E5CCFF;color: #E5CCFF;background-color: rgb(229, 204, 255);background-color: hsl(269, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-violet: #E5CCFF; }class="bg-[#E5CCFF]"Colors similar to Palest Violet
- Palest Periwinkle
#E0CCFF - Palest Amethyst
#EBCCFF - Palest Bright Violet
#E5D1FA - Palest Bright Periwinkle
#E1D1FA - Palest Bright Amethyst
#EAD1FA - Palest Iris
#DBCCFF - Palest Bright Iris
#DDD1FA - Palest Grape
#F0CCFF - Palest Bright Grape
#EED1FA - Palest Bright Indigo
#D9D1FA - Palest Soft Violet
#E5D6F5 - Palest Soft Periwinkle
#E2D6F5
More purple shades
- Medium Dark Violet
#6B00D6 - Pure Violet
#7F00FF - Medium Light Violet
#9429FF - Light Violet
#A852FF - Pale Violet
#BD7AFF - Very Pale Violet
#D1A3FF - Darkest Bright Violet
#19052E - Very Dark Bright Violet
#2E0953 - Dark Bright Violet
#420D77 - Deep Bright Violet
#57119C - Medium Dark Bright Violet
#6B15C1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Violet?
The HEX code for Palest Violet is #E5CCFF.
What is the RGB value of Palest Violet?
Palest Violet has an RGB value of 229, 204, 255 (rgb(229, 204, 255)). In HSL it is 269°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Violet?
Use black text on Palest Violet. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 and black text has 14.41:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Violet?
The complementary color of Palest Violet is #E6FFCC. Analogous colors #CCCDFF and #FECCFF also pair well.