#B9A8D7
Muted Purple
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About #B9A8D7 Muted Purple
#B9A8D7 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 168 green, and 215 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 262°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 75%.
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 #B9A8D7 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
262°
Hue
37%
Saturation
75%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9A8D7 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9A8D7 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9A8D7 on White
Contrast Ratio2.18:1
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Aa#B9A8D7 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.65:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9A8D7 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9A8D7 |
| RGB | rgb(185, 168, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 37%, 75%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 168, 215 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 65.9%, 84.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 22%, 0%, 16% |
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