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Plum

Hex Code #D492CD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D492CD, 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 83% red, 57% green, and 80% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 212, Green: 146, and Blue: 205. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D492CD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 306°, a saturation of 43%, and a lightness index of 70%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 83%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D492CD 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)212, 146, 205
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)306°, 43%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)306°, 31%, 83%
CSS Valuergb(212, 146, 205)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.39:1
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 Background8.79:1
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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