#A099D3

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.

About #A099D3

The hex code #A099D3 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Plum. In the RGB color space, it consists of 160 red, 153 green, and 211 blue.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 24% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 17% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

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#A099D3
RGB160, 153, 211
HSL247.2°, 39.7%, 71.4%
CMYK24%, 27%, 0%, 17%
HSV247.2°, 27.5%, 82.7%
LAB65.7, 15.0, -28.7
XYZ37.6, 35.0, 66.4
Decimal10525139

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.63:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.99:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.51:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.79:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A099D3; }
.text-color { color: #A099D3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A099D3; }

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