#F0A0F8

A very light, vivid magenta closely aligning with Plum.

About #F0A0F8

The precise color #F0A0F8 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 240, 160, and 248.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 3% cyan and 35% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F0A0F8
RGB240, 160, 248
HSL294.5°, 86.3%, 80.0%
CMYK3%, 35%, 0%, 3%
HSV294.5°, 35.5%, 97.3%
LAB76.3, 43.5, -32.0
XYZ65.4, 50.4, 95.1
Decimal15769848

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.09:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.43:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0A0F8; }
.text-color { color: #F0A0F8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0A0F8; }

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