#BDA8DB
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #BDA8DB
The precise color #BDA8DB 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, 168, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 14% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDA8DB
RGB189, 168, 219
HSL264.7°, 41.5%, 75.9%
CMYK14%, 23%, 0%, 14%
HSV264.7°, 23.3%, 85.9%
LAB72.2, 17.4, -23.0
XYZ47.8, 43.9, 73.0
Decimal12429531
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.15:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.79:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.32:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDA8DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDA8DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDA8DB;
}