#B699E2
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #B699E2
The hex code #B699E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. In the RGB color space, it consists of 182 red, 153 green, and 226 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 19% Cyan, 32% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B699E2
RGB182, 153, 226
HSL263.8°, 55.7%, 74.3%
CMYK19%, 32%, 0%, 11%
HSV263.8°, 32.3%, 88.6%
LAB68.2, 25.1, -33.0
XYZ44.4, 38.2, 77.0
Decimal11966946
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.64:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.32:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.35:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B699E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #B699E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B699E2;
}