#B8A4DD

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #B8A4DD

The precise color #B8A4DD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 184, 164, and 221.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 17% C, 26% M, 0% Y, and 13% K. The HSL representation is 261.1° hue, 45.6% saturation, and 75.5% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#B8A4DD
RGB184, 164, 221
HSL261.1°, 45.6%, 75.5%
CMYK17%, 26%, 0%, 13%
HSV261.1°, 25.8%, 86.7%
LAB70.8, 18.5, -26.2
XYZ46.1, 42.0, 74.1
Decimal12100829

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.39:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.98:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #B8A4DD; }
.text-color { color: #B8A4DD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #B8A4DD; }

Similar Colors

Plum
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