#BD7CA8

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.

About #BD7CA8

The precise color #BD7CA8 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, 124, 168).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 34% magenta, 11% yellow, and 26% black. 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. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BD7CA8
RGB189, 124, 168
HSL319.4°, 33.0%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 34%, 11%, 26%
HSV319.4°, 34.4%, 74.1%
LAB59.9, 31.9, -13.0
XYZ35.3, 28.1, 40.6
Decimal12418216

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.61:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.62:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BD7CA8; }
.text-color { color: #BD7CA8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BD7CA8; }

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