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Plum

Hex Code #CAAAEA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #CAAAEA, historically referred to as Plum, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 79% red, 67% green, and 92% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 202, Green: 170, and Blue: 234. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #CAAAEA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 270°, a saturation of 60%, and a lightness index of 79%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 92%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #CAAAEA into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)202, 170, 234
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)270°, 60%, 79%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)270°, 27%, 92%
CSS Valuergb(202, 170, 234)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.01:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background10.45:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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