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Plum

Hex Code #D695CD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D695CD, 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 84% red, 58% green, and 80% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 214, Green: 149, and Blue: 205. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D695CD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 308°, a saturation of 44%, and a lightness index of 71%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 84%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D695CD 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)214, 149, 205
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)308°, 44%, 71%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)308°, 30%, 84%
CSS Valuergb(214, 149, 205)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.32:1
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 Background9.04:1
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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