#BDAFF0
A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Plum.
About #BDAFF0
The hex code #BDAFF0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. In the RGB color space, it consists of 189 red, 175 green, and 240 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 21% Cyan, 27% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 6% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDAFF0
RGB189, 175, 240
HSL252.9°, 68.4%, 81.4%
CMYK21%, 27%, 0%, 6%
HSV252.9°, 27.1%, 94.1%
LAB74.7, 18.2, -30.6
XYZ52.0, 47.8, 88.9
Decimal12431344
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.55:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.90:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.97:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDAFF0;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDAFF0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDAFF0;
}