#CCA0D3

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.

About #CCA0D3

At its core, #CCA0D3 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, 160, and 211.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 3% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 17% 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. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CCA0D3
RGB204, 160, 211
HSL291.8°, 36.7%, 72.7%
CMYK3%, 24%, 0%, 17%
HSV291.8°, 24.2%, 82.7%
LAB71.3, 25.1, -19.8
XYZ49.2, 42.7, 67.3
Decimal13410515

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.54:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.11:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCA0D3; }
.text-color { color: #CCA0D3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCA0D3; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD