#BD16F8

A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkviolet.

About #BD16F8

At its core, #BD16F8 is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkviolet. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 22, 248).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 24% C, 91% M, 0% Y, and 3% 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. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BD16F8
RGB189, 22, 248
HSL284.3°, 94.2%, 52.9%
CMYK24%, 91%, 0%, 3%
HSV284.3°, 91.1%, 97.3%
LAB49.7, 85.8, -74.6
XYZ38.2, 18.2, 90.3
Decimal12392184

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.63:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.94:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BD16F8; }
.text-color { color: #BD16F8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BD16F8; }

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Darkviolet
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