#A899E2

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.

About #A899E2

Visually, #A899E2 is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 153, 226).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 26% C, 32% M, 0% Y, and 11% 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. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A899E2
RGB168, 153, 226
HSL252.3°, 55.7%, 74.3%
CMYK26%, 32%, 0%, 11%
HSV252.3°, 32.3%, 88.6%
LAB67.0, 21.0, -35.0
XYZ41.3, 36.6, 76.8
Decimal11049442

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.32:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.41:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A899E2; }
.text-color { color: #A899E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A899E2; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD