#BD96E1
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #BD96E1
The hex code #BD96E1 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 150, and 225.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 16% C, 33% M, 0% Y, and 12% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD96E1
RGB189, 150, 225
HSL271.2°, 55.6%, 73.5%
CMYK16%, 33%, 0%, 12%
HSV271.2°, 33.3%, 88.2%
LAB68.1, 28.7, -32.6
XYZ45.5, 38.1, 76.2
Decimal12424929
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.44:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.61:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.32:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD96E1;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD96E1;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD96E1;
}