#A899DB
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.
About #A899DB
At its core, #A899DB is a light and moderate hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 153, and 219.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 23% C, 30% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A899DB
RGB168, 153, 219
HSL253.6°, 47.8%, 72.9%
CMYK23%, 30%, 0%, 14%
HSV253.6°, 30.1%, 85.9%
LAB66.7, 19.3, -31.6
XYZ40.3, 36.2, 71.9
Decimal11049435
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.55:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.24:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.43:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.01:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A899DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #A899DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A899DB;
}