#CC99C5
A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.
About #CC99C5
At its core, #CC99C5 is a light and moderate hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 153, and 197.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 3% yellow, and 20% black. With a hue angle of 308.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#CC99C5
RGB204, 153, 197
HSL308.2°, 33.3%, 70.0%
CMYK0%, 25%, 3%, 20%
HSV308.2°, 25.0%, 80.0%
LAB69.2, 26.3, -15.2
XYZ46.4, 39.7, 58.0
Decimal13408709
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.35:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.93:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.25:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.59:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC99C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC99C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC99C5;
}