#AFA0DB

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #AFA0DB

The precise color #AFA0DB is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Plum. In the RGB color space, it consists of 175 red, 160 green, and 219 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 20% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#AFA0DB
RGB175, 160, 219
HSL255.3°, 45.0%, 74.3%
CMYK20%, 27%, 0%, 14%
HSV255.3°, 26.9%, 85.9%
LAB69.0, 17.5, -27.9
XYZ43.0, 39.4, 72.3
Decimal11509979

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.37:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.87:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.26:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.54:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #AFA0DB; }
.text-color { color: #AFA0DB; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #AFA0DB; }

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