#BDA0CC
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #BDA0CC
The precise color #BDA0CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 160, and 204.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 7% cyan and 22% magenta inks. The HSL representation is 279.5° hue, 30.1% saturation, and 71.4% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDA0CC
RGB189, 160, 204
HSL279.5°, 30.1%, 71.4%
CMYK7%, 22%, 0%, 20%
HSV279.5°, 21.6%, 80.0%
LAB69.7, 18.7, -18.5
XYZ44.5, 40.3, 62.6
Decimal12427468
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.06:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.21:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.71:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDA0CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDA0CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDA0CC;
}