#B6AFE9
A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.
About #B6AFE9
At its core, #B6AFE9 is a very light and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 182, 175, and 233.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 22% C, 25% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B6AFE9
RGB182, 175, 233
HSL247.2°, 56.9%, 80.0%
CMYK22%, 25%, 0%, 9%
HSV247.2°, 24.9%, 91.4%
LAB73.9, 14.5, -28.1
XYZ49.3, 46.5, 83.5
Decimal11972585
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.04:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.30:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B6AFE9;
}
.text-color {
color: #B6AFE9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B6AFE9;
}