#B699F0
A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #B699F0
The hex code #B699F0 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. Its digital footprint relies on 182 parts red, 153 parts green, and 240 parts blue light.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 24% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B699F0
RGB182, 153, 240
HSL260.0°, 74.4%, 77.1%
CMYK24%, 36%, 0%, 6%
HSV260.0°, 36.2%, 94.1%
LAB68.8, 28.4, -39.8
XYZ46.4, 39.0, 87.5
Decimal11966960
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.80:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B699F0;
}
.text-color {
color: #B699F0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B699F0;
}