#A08AB6
A light, muted purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #A08AB6
The precise color #A08AB6 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 160, 138, and 182.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 12% C, 24% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A08AB6
RGB160, 138, 182
HSL270.0°, 23.2%, 62.7%
CMYK12%, 24%, 0%, 29%
HSV270.0°, 24.2%, 71.4%
LAB60.8, 16.9, -20.0
XYZ32.0, 29.0, 48.2
Decimal10521270
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.81:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.79:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A08AB6;
}
.text-color {
color: #A08AB6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A08AB6;
}