#AF8AC5
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #AF8AC5
At its core, #AF8AC5 is a light and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. In the RGB color space, it consists of 175 red, 138 green, and 197 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 11% C, 30% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AF8AC5
RGB175, 138, 197
HSL277.6°, 33.7%, 65.7%
CMYK11%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV277.6°, 29.9%, 77.3%
LAB62.8, 25.0, -25.3
XYZ36.8, 31.3, 56.9
Decimal11504325
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.26:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.18:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AF8AC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #AF8AC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AF8AC5;
}