#B997DB
Purple
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About #B997DB Purple
#B997DB is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 151 green, and 219 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 270°, saturation of 49%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
270°
Hue
49%
Saturation
73%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B997DB based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B997DB against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B997DB on White
Contrast Ratio2.47:1
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Aa#B997DB on Black
Contrast Ratio8.51:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B997DB across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B997DB |
| RGB | rgb(185, 151, 219) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 49%, 73%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 151, 219 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 59.2%, 85.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 31%, 0%, 14% |
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