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Plum

Hex Code #FAA0DD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FAA0DD, 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 98% red, 63% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 250, Green: 160, and Blue: 221. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FAA0DD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 319°, a saturation of 90%, and a lightness index of 80%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 98%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FAA0DD 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)250, 160, 221
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)319°, 90%, 80%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)319°, 36%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(250, 160, 221)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.89:1
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 Background11.14:1
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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