#A88AD3
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #A88AD3
The precise color #A88AD3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Plum. Its digital footprint relies on 168 parts red, 138 parts green, and 211 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 20% C, 35% M, 0% Y, and 17% K. The HSL representation is 264.7° hue, 45.3% saturation, and 68.4% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#A88AD3
RGB168, 138, 211
HSL264.7°, 45.3%, 68.4%
CMYK20%, 35%, 0%, 17%
HSV264.7°, 34.6%, 82.7%
LAB62.7, 25.9, -33.4
XYZ37.0, 31.2, 65.7
Decimal11045587
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.90:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.24:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.77:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.16:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A88AD3;
}
.text-color {
color: #A88AD3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A88AD3;
}