#B497DD
Purple
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HSL
About #B497DD Purple
#B497DD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 180 red, 151 green, and 221 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 265°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 73%.
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
Use #B497DD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
265°
Hue
51%
Saturation
73%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B497DD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B497DD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B497DD on White
Contrast Ratio2.5:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B497DD on Black
Contrast Ratio8.41:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B497DD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B497DD |
| RGB | rgb(180, 151, 221) |
| HSL | hsl(265, 51%, 73%) |
| RGB Decimal | 180, 151, 221 |
| RGB Percent | 70.6%, 59.2%, 86.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 32%, 0%, 13% |
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