#F0BDF8

A very light, vivid magenta closely aligning with Plum.

About #F0BDF8

The hex code #F0BDF8 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 189, and 248.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 3% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow, and 3% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#F0BDF8
RGB240, 189, 248
HSL291.9°, 80.8%, 85.7%
CMYK3%, 24%, 0%, 3%
HSV291.9°, 23.8%, 97.3%
LAB82.8, 28.2, -22.2
XYZ71.1, 61.7, 97.0
Decimal15777272

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.34:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0BDF8; }
.text-color { color: #F0BDF8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0BDF8; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD