#BD66F0

A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Mediumorchid.

About #BD66F0

The hex code #BD66F0 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Mediumorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 102, 240).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 21% C, 57% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. With a hue angle of 277.8 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#BD66F0
RGB189, 102, 240
HSL277.8°, 82.1%, 67.1%
CMYK21%, 57%, 0%, 6%
HSV277.8°, 57.5%, 94.1%
LAB58.6, 57.6, -55.8
XYZ41.5, 26.6, 85.4
Decimal12412656

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.32:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.37:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BD66F0; }
.text-color { color: #BD66F0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BD66F0; }

Similar Colors

Mediumorchid
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