#9970CD
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #9970CD Purple
#9970CD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 112 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 266°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 62%.
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 #9970CD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
266°
Hue
48%
Saturation
62%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9970CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9970CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9970CD on White
Contrast Ratio3.78:1
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Aa#9970CD on Black
Contrast Ratio5.55:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9970CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9970CD |
| RGB | rgb(153, 112, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(266, 48%, 62%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 112, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 43.9%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 45%, 0%, 20% |
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