#B9A8E6
Light Purple
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About #B9A8E6 Light Purple
#B9A8E6 is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 168 green, and 230 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 256°, saturation of 55%, and lightness of 78%.
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 #B9A8E6 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
256°
Hue
55%
Saturation
78%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9A8E6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9A8E6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9A8E6 on White
Contrast Ratio2.14:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9A8E6 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.81:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9A8E6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9A8E6 |
| RGB | rgb(185, 168, 230) |
| HSL | hsl(256, 55%, 78%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 168, 230 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 65.9%, 90.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 20%, 27%, 0%, 10% |
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