#9970BD
Muted Purple
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About #9970BD Muted Purple
#9970BD is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 112 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 59%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #9970BD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
37%
Saturation
59%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9970BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9970BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9970BD on White
Contrast Ratio3.88:1
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Aa#9970BD on Black
Contrast Ratio5.41:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9970BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9970BD |
| RGB | rgb(153, 112, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 37%, 59%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 112, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 43.9%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 41%, 0%, 26% |
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