#B68AC5
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #B68AC5
When working with digital screens, the color #B68AC5 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. Its digital footprint relies on 182 parts red, 138 parts green, and 197 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 8% C, 30% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. The HSL representation is 284.7° hue, 33.7% saturation, and 65.7% lightness.
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#B68AC5
RGB182, 138, 197
HSL284.7°, 33.7%, 65.7%
CMYK8%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV284.7°, 29.9%, 77.3%
LAB63.5, 27.3, -24.2
XYZ38.5, 32.2, 57.0
Decimal11963077
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.43:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.32:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B68AC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #B68AC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B68AC5;
}