York Plum color: hex code #D3BFE5
York Plum has the hex code #D3BFE5. It is a very light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 74.9% green and 89.8% blue (211, 191, 229).
Its hue angle is 272°, with 42% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.35:1).
York Plum (#D3BFE5) color codes
| HEX | #D3BFE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 191, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 74.9%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(272, 42%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(272, 17%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 17%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.05, 14.04, -16.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.05, 21.52, 310.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.635, 56.768, 81.929) | |
| Decimal | 13877221 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with York Plum, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D3BFE5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3BFE5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D3BFE5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9c6e7Protanopia
no red cones#bdc7e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1c4ccTritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3bfe5; }
.text { color: #d3bfe5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3bfe5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 191 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3bfe5, #e5bfe4); }Similar colors
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See #D3BFE5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D3BFE5?
- #D3BFE5 is a very light, desaturated violet known as York Plum. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of York Plum?
- The RGB value is 211, 191, 229: 211 red, 191 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of York Plum?
- The complementary color is #D1E5BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3BFE5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.35:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.