#B088D8

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #B088D8

The precise color #B088D8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 176, 136, and 216.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 19% C, 37% M, 0% Y, and 15% K. With a hue angle of 270.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#B088D8
RGB176, 136, 216
HSL270.0°, 50.6%, 69.0%
CMYK19%, 37%, 0%, 15%
HSV270.0°, 37.0%, 84.7%
LAB63.2, 30.6, -35.3
XYZ39.1, 31.8, 69.0
Decimal11569368

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.36:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.26:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #B088D8; }
.text-color { color: #B088D8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #B088D8; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD