#B257D1
Purple
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About #B257D1 Purple
#B257D1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 178 red, 87 green, and 209 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 285°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 58%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
285°
Hue
57%
Saturation
58%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B257D1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B257D1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B257D1 on White
Contrast Ratio4.06:1
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Aa#B257D1 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.18:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B257D1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B257D1 |
| RGB | rgb(178, 87, 209) |
| HSL | hsl(285, 57%, 58%) |
| RGB Decimal | 178, 87, 209 |
| RGB Percent | 69.8%, 34.1%, 82.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 15%, 58%, 0%, 18% |
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