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Plum

Hex Code #DA9CBF

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DA9CBF, 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 85% red, 61% green, and 75% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 218, Green: 156, and Blue: 191. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DA9CBF. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 326°, a saturation of 46%, and a lightness index of 73%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 85%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DA9CBF 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)218, 156, 191
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)326°, 46%, 73%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)326°, 28%, 85%
CSS Valuergb(218, 156, 191)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.21:1
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 Background9.49:1
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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