#CCA0E2

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #CCA0E2

The precise color #CCA0E2 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 226.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 10% Cyan, 29% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. The HSL representation is 280.0° hue, 53.2% saturation, and 75.7% lightness.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CCA0E2
RGB204, 160, 226
HSL280.0°, 53.2%, 75.7%
CMYK10%, 29%, 0%, 11%
HSV280.0°, 29.2%, 88.6%
LAB71.9, 28.1, -27.2
XYZ51.2, 43.5, 77.6
Decimal13410530

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.17:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.69:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.07:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.24:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCA0E2; }
.text-color { color: #CCA0E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCA0E2; }

Similar Colors

Plum
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