#CCA0DB

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #CCA0DB

The precise color #CCA0DB is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 160, and 219.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 7% cyan and 27% magenta inks. With a hue angle of 284.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

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#CCA0DB
RGB204, 160, 219
HSL284.7°, 45.0%, 74.3%
CMYK7%, 27%, 0%, 14%
HSV284.7°, 26.9%, 85.9%
LAB71.6, 26.7, -23.7
XYZ50.3, 43.1, 72.7
Decimal13410523

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.62:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.18:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCA0DB; }
.text-color { color: #CCA0DB; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCA0DB; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD