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Plum

Hex Code #CCA3C6

Color Analysis Summary

Color #CCA3C6, 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 80% red, 64% green, and 78% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 204, Green: 163, and Blue: 198. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #CCA3C6. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 309°, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness index of 72%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 80%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #CCA3C6 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)204, 163, 198
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)309°, 29%, 72%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)309°, 20%, 80%
CSS Valuergb(204, 163, 198)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.18:1
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 Background9.62:1
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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