Soft Violet
Soft Violet is a medium, muted purple at #8870A0, a statement colour in the Cool Summer palette and worn by Bright Spring and Cool Summer. It appears in both warm and cool palettes, so depth and softness decide whether it suits you more than temperature does.
- Hex
#8870A0 - FamilyPurples and violets
- DepthMedium, muted
- TemperatureWorks warm and cool
- SeasonsBright Spring, Cool Summer
Who can wear Soft Violet
Soft Violet works on warm and cool undertones: it appears in both warm and cool palettes, so depth and softness decide it more than temperature. The Tone & Fit app carries it in these palettes, each at its own hex code:
| Season | Role in the palette | Hex | App name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Spring | Everyday midtone | #C77DFF | Soft Violet |
| Cool Summer | Statement colour | #8870A0 | Soft Violet |
What to wear with Soft Violet
Stay inside the Cool Summer palette and the combinations take care of themselves. These share its undertone and depth:
- Cool Forest Green#608878
- Cool Muted Blue#6E8CA0
- Cool Teal#3E7A8A
- Deep Rose#9E607A
- Cool Stone#D5D0CC
- Lavender Grey#B3ADB5
Does Soft Violet suit you?
One selfie, about 30 seconds, no sign-up. The free tool reads your season and tells you whether Soft Violet is in your palette. Your photo is analyzed, then discarded, never stored by us.
Check Soft Violet on your photo, free →Nearby shades
Other purples and violets in the Tone & Fit palettes. If Soft Violet is close but not quite yours, one of these usually is:
- Bright Violet#BF5AF2
- Deep Lavender#8E6C9E
- Deep Soft Purple#8A7399
- Mid Lavender#B39DCA
- Muted Soft Purple#9E8BAA
- Soft Lavender#C2A3CC
Frequently asked questions
Does Soft Violet suit warm or cool undertones?
Soft Violet works on warm and cool undertones: it appears in both warm and cool palettes, so depth and softness decide it more than temperature.
Which colour seasons can wear Soft Violet?
Bright Spring and Cool Summer. In the Tone & Fit palettes it is a statement colour for Cool Summer and also appears in 1 other season.
What colours go with Soft Violet?
From the same Cool Summer palette: Cool Forest Green, Cool Muted Blue, Cool Teal, Deep Rose, Cool Stone and Lavender Grey. Any shade that shares the palette shares the undertone, so the combinations stay flattering.
Is Soft Violet a light, medium or deep colour?
Soft Violet is a medium, muted purple at #8870A0. It sits in the middle of the depth scale, so it works as a main colour or an accent.
Can I check whether Soft Violet suits me from a photo?
Yes. The free Tone & Fit web tool reads your colour season from one selfie in about 30 seconds, with no sign-up and no photo stored by us, and tells you whether Soft Violet is in your palette. The Tone & Fit app for iPhone and Android then builds your full palette of 38 named shades.