#B397D8
Purple
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About #B397D8 Purple
#B397D8 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 179 red, 151 green, and 216 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 266°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 72%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
266°
Hue
45%
Saturation
72%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B397D8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B397D8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B397D8 on White
Contrast Ratio2.52:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B397D8 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.33:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B397D8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B397D8 |
| RGB | rgb(179, 151, 216) |
| HSL | hsl(266, 45%, 72%) |
| RGB Decimal | 179, 151, 216 |
| RGB Percent | 70.2%, 59.2%, 84.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 17%, 30%, 0%, 15% |
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