#AF8AF0

A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Mediumpurple.

About #AF8AF0

The hex code #AF8AF0 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Mediumpurple. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(175, 138, 240).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 27% cyan, 43% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% black. With a hue angle of 261.8 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#AF8AF0
RGB175, 138, 240
HSL261.8°, 77.3%, 74.1%
CMYK27%, 43%, 0%, 6%
HSV261.8°, 42.5%, 94.1%
LAB64.6, 34.8, -46.3
XYZ42.5, 33.6, 86.7
Decimal11504368

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.72:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #AF8AF0; }
.text-color { color: #AF8AF0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #AF8AF0; }

Similar Colors

Mediumpurple
#9370DB