#B6A8E9
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.
About #B6A8E9
The hex code #B6A8E9 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(182, 168, 233).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 22% C, 28% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B6A8E9
RGB182, 168, 233
HSL252.9°, 59.6%, 78.6%
CMYK22%, 28%, 0%, 9%
HSV252.9°, 27.9%, 91.4%
LAB72.1, 18.4, -30.8
XYZ48.0, 43.8, 83.0
Decimal11970793
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.15:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.77:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.06:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.30:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B6A8E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #B6A8E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B6A8E9;
}