#997CA8
A medium, muted purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #997CA8
When working with digital screens, the color #997CA8 is rendered by mixing light. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 124, 168).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 9% Cyan, 26% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 34% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#997CA8
RGB153, 124, 168
HSL279.5°, 20.2%, 57.3%
CMYK9%, 26%, 0%, 34%
HSV279.5°, 26.2%, 65.9%
LAB56.1, 19.6, -19.2
XYZ27.4, 24.0, 40.2
Decimal10058920
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.62:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.80:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.46:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.93:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #997CA8;
}
.text-color {
color: #997CA8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #997CA8;
}