Purple color · XKCD survey name
Very Light Purple Color Code: #F6CEFC
The HEX code for Very Light Purple is #F6CEFC. It is a very light, vivid magenta color made of 246 red, 206 green and 252 blue (HSL 292°, 88%, 90%). Black text reads best on it (15.15:1 contrast).
Very Light Purple color values
#F6CEFC
rgb(246, 206, 252)
hsl(292, 88%, 90%)
292, 18%, 99%
hwb(292 81% 1%)
2%, 18%, 0%, 1%
16174844
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Very Light Purple?
“Very Light Purple” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 292° places it in the magenta part of the color wheel, with 88% saturation (vivid) and 90% lightness (very light). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other purple colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 96% of them and more saturated than 51% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.708, which makes it a very light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Very Light Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 90% and its relative luminance is 0.708. Black text reads best on it (15.15:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Very Light Purple
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.38:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 15.15:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Very Light Purple
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
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Tints and shades of Very Light Purple
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Very Light Purple
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (15.15:1 contrast with black)
- Page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes
- Premium-feeling accents and gradients
- Illustrations and hero sections
- Tags, badges and highlights
- Creative and entertainment branding
Use Very Light Purple in CSS
:root {
--color-very-light-purple: #F6CEFC;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-very-light-purple);
background-color: #F6CEFC;
border: 2px solid #F6CEFC;
}Questions about Very Light Purple
What is the HEX code for Very Light Purple?
Very Light Purple is #F6CEFC.
What is the RGB value of Very Light Purple?
The RGB value of Very Light Purple is 246, 206, 252: 246 red, 206 green and 252 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(246, 206, 252) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Very Light Purple?
The HSL value of Very Light Purple is 292°, 88%, 90% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(292, 88%, 90%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Very Light Purple?
A standard conversion gives about C 2%, M 18%, Y 0%, K 1%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Very Light Purple a light or dark color?
Very Light Purple counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 90% and its relative luminance is 0.708. Black text reads best on it (15.15:1 contrast).
How does Very Light Purple look with white text?
White text on Very Light Purple has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Very Light Purple look with black text?
Black text on Very Light Purple has a contrast ratio of 15.15:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Very Light Purple?
Very Pale Green is its complementary color, and Pale Lilac sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Very Light Purple be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (15.15:1 contrast with black); page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes; premium-feeling accents and gradients.
How do I use Very Light Purple in CSS?
Use color: #F6CEFC; for text, background-color: #F6CEFC; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-very-light-purple: #F6CEFC; and reuse it with var(--color-very-light-purple).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.