#A87CBD

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #A87CBD

The precise color #A87CBD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. In the RGB color space, it consists of 168 red, 124 green, and 189 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 11% C, 34% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. 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. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A87CBD
RGB168, 124, 189
HSL280.6°, 33.0%, 61.4%
CMYK11%, 34%, 0%, 26%
HSV280.6°, 34.4%, 74.1%
LAB58.4, 29.0, -27.5
XYZ32.5, 26.4, 51.5
Decimal11041981

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.34:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.28:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A87CBD; }
.text-color { color: #A87CBD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A87CBD; }

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Plum
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