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Plum

Hex Code #E689D6

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E689D6, 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 90% red, 54% green, and 84% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 230, Green: 137, and Blue: 214. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E689D6. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 310°, a saturation of 65%, and a lightness index of 72%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 90%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #E689D6 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)230, 137, 214
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)310°, 65%, 72%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)310°, 40%, 90%
CSS Valuergb(230, 137, 214)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.36:1
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 Background8.91:1
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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