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Plum

Hex Code #BF9FDF

Color Analysis Summary

Color #BF9FDF, 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 75% red, 62% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 191, Green: 159, and Blue: 223. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #BF9FDF. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 270°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness index of 75%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 87%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #BF9FDF 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)191, 159, 223
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)270°, 50%, 75%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)270°, 29%, 87%
CSS Valuergb(191, 159, 223)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.27:1
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 Background9.24:1
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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