#BD75BD

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.

About #BD75BD

The precise color #BD75BD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 117, 189).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow, and 26% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BD75BD
RGB189, 117, 189
HSL300.0°, 35.3%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 38%, 0%, 26%
HSV300.0°, 38.1%, 74.1%
LAB59.2, 39.5, -26.2
XYZ36.5, 27.2, 51.5
Decimal12416445

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.44:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BD75BD; }
.text-color { color: #BD75BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BD75BD; }

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