#9972EE
Purple
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HSL
About #9972EE Purple
#9972EE is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 114 green, and 238 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 259°, saturation of 78%, and lightness of 69%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #9972EE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
259°
Hue
78%
Saturation
69%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9972EE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9972EE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9972EE on White
Contrast Ratio3.5:1
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Aa#9972EE on Black
Contrast Ratio6:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9972EE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9972EE |
| RGB | rgb(153, 114, 238) |
| HSL | hsl(259, 78%, 69%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 114, 238 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 44.7%, 93.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 52%, 0%, 7% |
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