Soft Purple is a medium, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AD33CC, which equals rgb(173, 51, 204) in RGB and hsl(288, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C15 M75 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD33CC - RGB
173, 51, 204 - HSL
288°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
15, 75, 0, 20 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Soft Purple
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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.09:1. Its complementary color is #52CC33.
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Soft Purple color codes
| HEX | #AD33CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 51, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 288°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 15%, 75%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 11350988 |
Shades and tints of Soft Purple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1DDF7 - 100
#E4BBEE - 200
#D699E6 - 300
#C877DD - 400
#BB55D5 - 500
#AD33CC - 600
#902BAA - 700
#732288 - 800
#571A66 - 900
#3A1144 - 950
#1D0922
Color harmonies for Soft Purple
- Complementary
#52CC33≈ Soft Leaf - Analogous −30°
#6133CC≈ Soft Indigo - Analogous +30°
#CC339E≈ Soft Cerise - Triadic +120°
#CCAD33≈ Soft Amber - Triadic +240°
#33CCAD≈ Soft Aquamarine - Split 150°
#9ECC33≈ Yellow Green - Split 210°
#33CC61≈ Soft Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Purple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Purple | Aa | 5.09:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Soft Purple | Aa | 4.12:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Soft Purple
background-color: #AD33CC;color: #AD33CC;background-color: rgb(173, 51, 204);background-color: hsl(288, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-purple: #AD33CC; }class="bg-[#AD33CC]"Colors similar to Soft Purple
- Soft Grape
#9E33CC - Soft Orchid
#BD33CC - Dark Orchid
#9932CC - Soft Amethyst
#8F33CC - Soft Magenta
#CC33CC - Medium Light Bright Amethyst
#A53EEA - Medium Light Bright Grape
#B63EEA - Medium Dark Soft Magenta
#AB2BAB - Soft Fuchsia
#CC33BD - Medium Dark Soft Orchid
#9F2BAB - Medium Dark Bright Orchid
#B015C1 - Medium Light Bright Violet
#943EEA
More purple shades
- Palest Bright Purple
#F2D1FA - Darkest Soft Purple
#230A29 - Very Dark Soft Purple
#3E1249 - Dark Soft Purple
#5A1B6A - Deep Soft Purple
#76238B - Medium Dark Soft Purple
#922BAB - Medium Light Soft Purple
#BA54D4 - Light Soft Purple
#C874DC - Pale Soft Purple
#D595E4 - Very Pale Soft Purple
#E2B6ED - Palest Soft Purple
#EFD6F5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Purple?
The HEX code for Soft Purple is #AD33CC.
What is the RGB value of Soft Purple?
Soft Purple has an RGB value of 173, 51, 204 (rgb(173, 51, 204)). In HSL it is 288°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Purple?
Use white text on Soft Purple. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.09:1 and black text has 4.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Purple?
The complementary color of Soft Purple is #52CC33. Analogous colors #6133CC and #CC339E also pair well.