#B17AE1
Purple
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About #B17AE1 Purple
#B17AE1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 177 red, 122 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 63%, and lightness of 68%.
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 #B17AE1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
63%
Saturation
68%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B17AE1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B17AE1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B17AE1 on White
Contrast Ratio3.12:1
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Aa#B17AE1 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.74:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B17AE1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B17AE1 |
| RGB | rgb(177, 122, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 63%, 68%) |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 122, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 69.4%, 47.8%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 21%, 46%, 0%, 12% |
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