#E2BDF0

A very light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #E2BDF0

The hex code #E2BDF0 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Plum. Its digital footprint relies on 226 parts red, 189 parts green, and 240 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 6% Cyan, 21% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 6% Black. The HSL representation is 283.5° hue, 63.0% saturation, and 84.1% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a very 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#E2BDF0
RGB226, 189, 240
HSL283.5°, 63.0%, 84.1%
CMYK6%, 21%, 0%, 6%
HSV283.5°, 21.2%, 94.1%
LAB81.2, 22.2, -20.3
XYZ65.3, 58.9, 90.4
Decimal14859760

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.77:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.86:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E2BDF0; }
.text-color { color: #E2BDF0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E2BDF0; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD