#A899CC

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #A899CC

The hex code #A899CC represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 153, 204).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 25% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A899CC
RGB168, 153, 204
HSL257.6°, 33.3%, 70.0%
CMYK18%, 25%, 0%, 20%
HSV257.6°, 25.0%, 80.0%
LAB66.1, 15.8, -24.2
XYZ38.4, 35.5, 61.9
Decimal11049420

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.09:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.48:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.88:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A899CC; }
.text-color { color: #A899CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A899CC; }

Similar Colors

Plum
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