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Plum

Hex Code #EE8BCD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EE8BCD, 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 93% red, 55% green, and 80% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 238, Green: 139, and Blue: 205. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EE8BCD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 320°, a saturation of 74%, and a lightness index of 74%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EE8BCD 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)238, 139, 205
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)320°, 74%, 74%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)320°, 42%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(238, 139, 205)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.28:1
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 Background9.21:1
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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