#D38AD3

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.

About #D38AD3

The hex code #D38AD3 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. Its digital footprint relies on 211 parts red, 138 parts green, and 211 parts blue light.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow, and 17% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#D38AD3
RGB211, 138, 211
HSL300.0°, 45.3%, 68.4%
CMYK0%, 35%, 0%, 17%
HSV300.0°, 34.6%, 82.7%
LAB67.1, 39.3, -26.2
XYZ47.7, 36.7, 66.2
Decimal13863635

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.35:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.09:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #D38AD3; }
.text-color { color: #D38AD3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #D38AD3; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD