#9C97B4
Muted Purple
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About #9C97B4 Muted Purple
#9C97B4 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 156 red, 151 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 250°, saturation of 16%, and lightness of 65%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #9C97B4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
250°
Hue
16%
Saturation
65%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9C97B4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9C97B4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9C97B4 on White
Contrast Ratio2.8:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#9C97B4 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.5:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9C97B4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9C97B4 |
| RGB | rgb(156, 151, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(250, 16%, 65%) |
| RGB Decimal | 156, 151, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 61.2%, 59.2%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 13%, 16%, 0%, 29% |
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