#AF8ACC
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #AF8ACC
The precise color #AF8ACC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 138, and 204.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 14% cyan and 32% magenta inks. 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. 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#AF8ACC
RGB175, 138, 204
HSL273.6°, 39.3%, 67.1%
CMYK14%, 32%, 0%, 20%
HSV273.6°, 32.4%, 80.0%
LAB63.1, 26.5, -28.8
XYZ37.7, 31.7, 61.3
Decimal11504332
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.33:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.23:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AF8ACC;
}
.text-color {
color: #AF8ACC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AF8ACC;
}