#BDA0F8
A very light, vivid purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #BDA0F8
The hex code #BDA0F8 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. Its digital footprint relies on 189 parts red, 160 parts green, and 248 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 24% C, 35% M, 0% Y, and 3% K. 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. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDA0F8
RGB189, 160, 248
HSL259.8°, 86.3%, 80.0%
CMYK24%, 35%, 0%, 3%
HSV259.8°, 35.5%, 97.3%
LAB71.4, 28.3, -40.1
XYZ50.5, 42.7, 94.4
Decimal12427512
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.55:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.12:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDA0F8;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDA0F8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDA0F8;
}