#AFA0E2
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.
About #AFA0E2
The precise color #AFA0E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 160, and 226.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 23% C, 29% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. With a hue angle of 253.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.